Chile Chorizo Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

This Chorizo Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is loaded with rich flavors and baked into a fluffy, decadent all-in-one breakfast meal.

Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. Maybe that’s because I don’t eat it everyday, so it’s more of a unique experience. One of my favorite breakfast recipe is Carnitas Breakfast Tacos. I think this Chile Chorizo Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is an experience in itself and will make anyone a fan of breakfast.

This tasty Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole makes an all-in-one loaded breakfast. It has all the classic breakfast ingredients such as egg, cheese, hashbrowns and chorizo. Here’s exactly what you’ll need.

Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Ingredients

• Chorizo, or any other breakfast meat such as sausage or bacon
• Onion: Cooked with the chorizo to add extra flavor and nutrients
• All-purpose flour: Helps thicken up the sauce
• Whole milk: Helps create the cheese sauce for a fluffy and creamy casserole
• Diced green chilies: Adds just the right amount of heat and queso flavor
• Sharp white cheddar cheese: Because cheese is amazing
• Hash browns: Wouldn’t be a proper breakfast without hash browns
• Eggs: An important part of most breakfast casserole recipes and helps it set once baked
• Salt and pepper: Enhances the flavors of all the ingredients

This Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is also great for leftovers, whether that’s for easy breakfasts at work or even a unique dinner. You can serve it with sides such as Roasted Sweet Potato Chili which complement casseroles well!

Tips for making a Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Cook the meat ahead of time

Chorizo, sausage or bacon should be cooked and drained before adding to the casserole. This reduces baking time and reduces risk of uncooked meat.

Flour helps thicken the liquid

Heating flour and milk together with the meat and cheese creates a creamy sauce

How to make this gluten-free

Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour or almond flour. Honestly I haven’t had a chance to try this, so the texture may be a bit different. Let me know if the comments if you do!

Let the mixture cool a bit before adding the eggs

If you add eggs while the cheese hash brown mixture is still hot, it may cook and coagulate the eggs before baking.

Do I need to cover while baking?

No need to cover the dish while baking. It will cook evenly through and brown nicely without foil on top.

How to store leftovers

Bring the casserole to room temp, then cut into squares and place in a sealed container.

Refrigerate for up to 5 days or store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.

Other breakfast recipes you may like: 

• Strawberry Lemon Breakfast Tarts
• Ham and Egg Muffin Cups
• Maple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Waffles
• Mushroom, Spinach and Ham Quiche
• Bell Pepper and Green Onion Egg Bake
• Egg and Pizza Breakfast Muffins
• Spinach and Goat Cheese Omelet

Chile Chorizo Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

This Chorizo Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is loaded with rich flavors and baked into a fluffy, decadent all-in-one breakfast meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 12 squares

Calories 399 kcal

Equipment

• Non-Stick Pan
• Large bowl
• 9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound chorizo beef or pork
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 (4-ounce) diced green chilies, undrained mild
• 4 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese divided
• 16 ounces frozen hash browns thawed
• 8 large eggs beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Saute onions in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and stir in chorizo. Cook 5 minutes more while breaking up the meat.
• Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium and slowly stir in milk. Heat, stirring often, until it comes to a low boil and thickens slightly.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in green chilies and 2-cups of cheese until melted. Let sit for a few minutes to cool.
• If not enough room, transfer the mixture to a large bowl, then fold in hash browns. Whisk in eggs until well combined.
• Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13 glass baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the casserole has mostly set and the top is golden brown. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Chile Chorizo Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Serving Size

 

1 square

Amount per Serving

Calories

399

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

27

g

42

%

Saturated Fat

 

14

g

88

%

Cholesterol

 

193

mg

64

%

Sodium

 

962

mg

42

%

Potassium

 

290

mg

8

%

Carbohydrates

 

15

g

5

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

4

g

4

%

Protein

 

23

g

46

%

Vitamin A

 

791

IU

16

%

Vitamin C

 

4

mg

5

%

Calcium

 

365

mg

37

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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