Fiesta Breakfast Bake is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the Southwest to your morning routine. This easy-to-make casserole is packed with savory ingredients like spicy chorizo sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, black beans, and colorful bell peppers, all layered over a base of crispy hash browns. Topped with a generous amount of melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this breakfast bake is both hearty and satisfying, perfect for feeding a crowd at brunch or enjoying as a weekend family breakfast. With its blend of zesty flavors and wholesome ingredients, Fiesta Breakfast Bake is sure to become a favorite way to start the day.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (20 oz) package frozen hash browns, thawed
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Salsa and sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
- Cook the Chorizo: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo sausage and cook, breaking it up into crumbles, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chorizo from the skillet and transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the black beans and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Layer the Hash Browns: Spread the thawed hash browns evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with the cooked chorizo and the sautéed vegetables and black beans.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the Fiesta Breakfast Bake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side, if desired.
Enjoy this Fiesta Breakfast Bake as a delicious and hearty start to your day. Its combination of spicy chorizo, colorful veggies, and cheesy goodness makes it a festive and flavorful dish that everyone will love!
