Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Spice up your morning with this easy Mexican Breakfast Casserole! This cheesy, savory casserole is inspired by a classic au gratin potatoes recipe, but with a delicious Mexican twist. Featuring chorizo, potatoes, onions, jalapeños, and tortillas, it's a hearty and flavorful breakfast that's perfect for brunch or a weekend treat. Get ready for a burst of Southwestern flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 540.2 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Breakfast Casserole

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How to Make Mexican Breakfast Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. In the prepared pan, arrange 6-8 corn or flour tortillas, slightly overlapping to cover the bottom.
  3. In a large bowl, prepare the au gratin potato mix according to package directions, using boiling water to create the cheese sauce.
  4. Add 2 cups cooked, crumbled chorizo, 1 medium onion (finely chopped), ½ cup jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced), and 2 cups thinly sliced potatoes to the cheese sauce.
  5. Whisk in 6 large eggs until well combined.
  6. Pour the egg and potato mixture evenly over the tortillas in the prepared pan.
  7. Loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the casserole is set and lightly golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve hot with your favorite salsa or pico de gallo.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

64 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

65g

Carbs

9g