Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake
Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake layers spicy chorizo with tender peppers, creamy eggs, and melty cheeses over crisp hash browns for a rich, satisfying bite in every forkful. The warm chile notes balance with mild Cheddar and quesadilla cheese, while scallions and avocado add freshness. Ideal for a weekend brunch or a make-ahead crowd-pleaser for holidays and gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring to break the meat into small pieces, until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Do not wipe out the skillet.
- 3
Add bell pepper and poblano to the drippings in the skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper, and chili powder until fully blended. Stir in sausage, bell pepper and poblano, and cheeses until well combined.
- 5
Spread hashbrowns in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the hashbrowns, pressing to fully submerge the hash browns.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the eggs are set in the center and the top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Top evenly with avocado slices. Sprinkle evenly with scallions. Recipe developed by Amanda Stanfield
- Calories 398.63 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 18.8 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 22.96 g 8%
- Total Fat 25.32 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 11.24 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 247.27 mg High 82%
- Sodium 514.33 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.36 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 245.14 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 480.72 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 61.64 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 22.88 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.72 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake is a Tex Mex breakfast recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Chunks, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 398.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Chunks, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray, Eggs. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 398.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake healthy?
- Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 398.63 calories and 18.8 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 514.33 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.24 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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