Slow-Cooker Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

Name: Slow-Cooker Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 12 large Eggland's Best eggs; 1 cup 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

My kids ask for this hearty slow-cook casserole for breakfast and dinner. I’ve served it with white country gravy or salsa. It’s delightful either way. —Cindy Pruitt, Grove, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1 pound fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
12 large Eggland's Best eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook chorizo, onion, red pepper and jalapenos over medium heat until cooked through and vegetables are tender, 7-8 minutes, breaking chorizo into crumbles; drain. Cool slightly.
In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, layer a third of the potatoes, chorizo mixture and cheese. Repeat layers twice. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and pepper until blended; pour over top.
Cook, covered, on low 4-4-1/2 hours or until eggs are set and a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 512 calories, 32g fat (12g saturated fat), 350mg cholesterol, 964mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Slow Cooker Chorizo Breakfast Casserole in Taste of Home April/May 2016

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DeepSorrow

Dec 1, 2018

Wonderful recipe! I made this for a ladies gathering last Christmas, so I left out the jalapeno and added some salt. It got rave reviews, and some recipe requests! I'm making it again this year, and everyone I mentioned it to is excited!
Maggi

Dec 17, 2017

Sorry, Taste of Home. I usually like your recipes but this one was a big loser. I cut it in half, and even cut the chorizo in half again, and it still burnt my mouth. There's a difference between spicy and hot. This was HOT. A big waste of money. Beware, cooks, If you don't like really pepper hot food, don't try this.
mexidane

Nov 8, 2016

Absolutely a wonderful recipe. If you LOVE Mexican food - this is for you! So mouth watering in taste and texture. I added pepper jack cheese and added another cupful of cheese as we are cheese lovers. You can make this in a 9 x 13 baking pan instead of a crockpot, cover in foil for about 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until heated through. I made breakfast taco's with this using corn tortillas as the taste of corn shines through. This is a winner.