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Chorizo Potato Egg Breakfast Bake

A bold breakfast bake filled with spicy chorizo, tender potatoes, peppers, eggs, and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Mexican chorizo, casings removed
  • 8 large eggs
  • cups whole milk
  • 3 cups cooked diced potatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, optional
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the chorizo in a skillet until browned. Add the onion and pepper, then cook for another 4 minutes.
  3. Whisk the eggs, milk, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
  4. Spread the potatoes and chorizo mixture in the dish. Add most of the cheese, then pour the eggs over the top.
  5. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center is completely set.
  6. Rest for 10 minutes and add cilantro if desired. Cool individual servings fully before freezing.