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Mexican Breakfast Casserole in a white baking dish, topped with diced avocado and fresh cilantro.

Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine mexican inspired
Servings 12
Calories 294 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chorizo crumbled
  • 1/2 large white onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 can black beans (15 ounces) drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 8 corn tortillas cut in half
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Diced avocado for garnish, optional
  • Sour cream for serving, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat until browned. Remove chorizo and set aside, leaving a tablespoon of grease in the skillet.
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  • Sauté onion and green bell pepper for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
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  • Stir in salsa, black beans, corn, oregano, cumin, salt, and cooked chorizo. Remove from heat.
    Stirring black beans, corn, salsa, and spices for Mexican Breakfast Casserole.
  • In a small separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
    Fluffy beaten eggs in a glass bowl ready for baking or cooking.
  • Place half of the tortillas in the baking dish, followed by half of the chorizo mixture, half of the egg mixture, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers. Cover with foil.
    Layering corn tortillas in a baking dish for Mexican Breakfast Casserole.
  • Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the center is set.
    Mexican Breakfast Casserole ready for baking, topped with shredded cheese.
  • Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and other preferred toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 697mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Mexican Breakfast Casserole
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