A tasty Mexican style egg breakfast casserole with spicy chorizo, cheddar and jalapenos! Easy, tasty and satisfying!

Mexican Breakfast Egg and Chorizo Casserole

ingredients

• 12 ounces Mexican style chorizo sausage, casings removed
• 1 small onion, diced (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, chopped (optional)
• 12 eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced or iced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)

directions

1. Cook the sausage and onions in a pan over medium-high heat until cooked, breaking the sausage into pieces as it cooks, before adding the garlic and cooking until fragrant, about a minute.
2. Mix all of the ingredients and pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake a preheated 350F/180C oven until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
3. Let cool a bit before slicing and serving!

Option: Replace the chorizo sausage with Italian sausage, or breakfast sausage.
Option: Serve topped with sliced avocado, and/or salsa, sour cream, queso fresco, etc.
Option: Add extras like diced bell peppers, tomatoes, black beans, etc.

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