Turn up no fuss breakfasts with this super easy chorizo breakfast casserole. It has just 5 delicious ingredients: eggs, chorizo, o'brien potatoes, milk, cheese that makes for a delicious make ahead breakfast for busy weekday mornings.
[This chorizo breakfast casserole recipe was originally posted in March 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, photos, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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You may have seen recipes for Mexican breakfast casserole. This is really similar. Isabel of Isabel Eats describes how chorizo is used in Mexican dishes, and describes the difference between Mexican chorizo and Spanish chorizo.
The chorizo I found at the store doesn't really fit into either category. it's a like a chorizo spiced regular sausage. The good thing about this recipe is that it's simple enough that any chorizo should work in it.
Make ahead breakfasts like this chorizo breakfast casserole are the perfect start for busy mornings. No cooking, no preparation, all you have to do is quickly heat up this casserole and get on with your day.
Take an hour to whip up this breakfast casserole, and then freeze in individual portions so you can grab and microwave it at home or at the office for a quick and nourishing breakfast.
It's a great way to enjoy eggs for breakfast without having to put much effort into making breakfast in the morning. Take a few minutes to assemble it and have a few breakfasts for the week.
This is a great way to make cooking for one easier and more delicious.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the chorizo breakfast casserole recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.
- Eggs
- Chorizo: Add any sausage you'd like. I like chorizo for it's savory flavor and spice.
- Potatoes o'brien: I love these potatoes. They're cubed potatoes, onions, and peppers. It's an easy way to add in a little bit of vegetables and more flavor, without any chopping.
- Milk
- Cheese: use cheddar cheese or any type you have. Your chorizo breakfast casserole will be great with a variety of cheeses.
Instructions
Scroll down to the chorizo breakfast casserole recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cutting 2 precooked chorizo sausage links into small pieces. Brown uncooked chorizo, if you're using it.
3. Crack eggs into a medium sized mixing bowl, add milk, salt, pepper. Whisk until incorporated.
4. Add chopped chorizo sausage to eggs, then frozen potatoes o'brien (which have chopped onion and bell pepper with the potatoes).
See substitutions section for other suggested add-ins and toppings.
5. Transfer chorizo breakfast casserole to a greased 8x8 inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until it's cooked through. Enjoy chorizo breakfast casserole or store for later.
Serving suggestions: eat plain, with salsa/other toppings, or in a tortilla.
Storage/Reheating Tips
Store leftover chorizo breakfast casserole in an air tight container in the fridge for about a week, or in the freezer for a couple months. Reheat in the microwave, covered.
Substitutions/Tips
- Use precooked chorizo links or uncooked ones. Please cook uncooked sausage before adding it to the egg mixture.
- You can swap the potatoes o'brien for other hash browns or potatoes. I like these because they already have onions and peppers for added flavor. They're super easy!
- Use leftover vegetables in your fridge/kitchen, or buy pre-chopped vegetables for convenience.
- Slice chorizo breakfast casserole into 4-6 pieces and freeze individual portions for quick breakfasts and lunches.
- Other great add-ins: onion, bell peppers, spinach, canned diced tomatoes, cheese, zucchini, etc. Use what you have in the fridge.
- Great toppings: salsa, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, or serve your slice of chorizo breakfast casserole with a tortilla.
FAQ
Chopped fruit would be a great side dish for a breakfast casserole, or a tortilla would be great with this chorizo breakfast casserole. Or even tortilla chips. There are a few delicious options.
Yes, it's a great way to a quick meal. Slice it up into individual servings, and then freeze on a baking sheet until frozen and place in a large freezer bag OR freeze in individual servings.
Place a serving of the casserole on a microwave safe plate and microwave for up to 60 seconds, or until warm. (Microwaving times may vary depending on individual microwave capabilities). Eat immediately.
Other good breakfast recipes
Repurpose this dish
- Stuff your slice of chorizo breakfast casserole into a baguette or between a couple slices of bread for a quick lunch or dinner (yes, you can eat it outside of breakfast-time).
- Heat up a tortilla and wrap a slice of your casserole in it. Top with salsa if you'd like.
What to do with leftover ingredients
When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.
- Eggs: Egg Roll Up/Ugandan Rolex, Microwave Egg Bowl, Bagel with Eggs.
- Sausage: Cook sliced peppers and onions and serve them in a hoagie, Trader Joe's Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sausage, or serve with Mushroom Green Bean Pasta.
- Potatoes O'Brien: Substitute for the potatoes in this Pan Seared Pork Chop recipe.
Did you make this chorizo breakfast casserole? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
Equipment
- Glass Casserole Pan
- knife
- cutting board
- Large mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
- 2 links chorizo sausage or about 6 ounces
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen potatoes o'brien
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or similar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Chop 2 links of chorizo sausage into small pieces.
- Mix together 6 eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Add chopped chorizo, 1 cup potatoes o'brien to eggs. Mix together.
- Transfer to greased/sprayed 8x8 inch pan. Top with ½ cup shredded cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Or until cooked through. Enjoy immediately or store in fridge/freeze for later.
Notes
- If using uncooked sausages, brown in a skillet before adding to egg mixture. You can also brown cooked sausage too, but don't have to.
- Add any additional mix-ins that you'd like. Diced tomatoes, more peppers/onions, zucchini, regular hashbrowns/potatoes, more cheese, jalapenos would be great added.
- Top with salsa, fresh cilantro, guacamole, or avocado slices if desired.
- You can also serve this chorizo breakfast casserole on a tortilla.
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Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
This sounds all kinds of satisfying! It would be great for Easter brunch too!
Rebecca says
amen! so great on Easter morning
Deborah Brooks says
Egg casseroles are huge for me! I just rotate the veggies in there. very filling!
Abbey Sharp says
Breakfast in casserole form should ALWAYS be a thing. I would totally batch cook this for lunch too!
Rebecca says
right>?! and that's a great idea! it's good any time of the day
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says
I admit to not being a breakfast eater. I am a late riser!
I get up at 7 and have the kids out of the door for school before 8.
I spend 30 minutes cleaning the house, then I sit down to breakfast and a cup of coffee. Usually catching up on emails.
But this casserole, it sounds delicious and I can see myself having it in the fridge to pick at, after a big brunch party!
Rebecca says
Hi Claire, haha when you do get hungry in the morning, this could be a great option!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I've been loving breakfast casseroles lately! I'll give this a try next week!
Rebecca says
right?! let me know how it goes
Molly Kumar says
This looks so delicious and one of my favorite casserole. I loooove your recipe as it's so easy to make and I'd try to make it soon.
Rebecca says
thanks Molly! it's so easy, let me know how it goes
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says
I am not a big 'make breakfast in the morning' person, but I do get ravenous before lunch. So I've always had a love-hate relationship with breakfast. This is just so nutritious and delicious!
Rebecca says
same here! totally
Samantha says
This is making my tummy grumble! I love a good breakfast casserole!
Rebecca says
yay! me too! they're the best
Danielle says
Great recipe! I also eat breakfast every day, usually about 1-2 hours after i get up. It's a must to get me energized (I mean, besides coffee). I'm not a fan of breakfast sausage, but feel like this would be great with some chicken sausage.
Rebecca says
ya, that's what I used & it was great.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
Breakfast casseroles are great for entertaining, too - I love to make them for brunch and serve it with a baked ham and mimosas or bloodys. This would be great for Easter!
Rebecca says
right?! They're delicious & so easy. it'd be perfect for Easter morning