Cheesy Chorizo Casserole Recipes

CHEESY CHORIZO EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Layer half each of the bread cubes, chorizo, VELVEETA and tomatoes in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; repeat layers.
• Microwave cream cheese in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 40 sec. or until softened; whisk until creamy. Gradually add milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking after each addition until blended. Whisk in eggs. Pour over ingredients in baking dish; cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake casserole (covered) 50 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, uncovering for the last 20 min.

POTATO AND CHORIZO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, breaking into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the hash browns, soup, cheeses, onion, peppers and pepper flakes. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with panko., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 40-45 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and cilantro before serving.

CHORIZO EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, cook and crumble chorizo over medium-high heat until cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. In same skillet, cook and stir potatoes, onion and pepper until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in chorizo. Cool 15 minutes., Whisk eggs, cream, green chiles and chili powder. Layer a greased 11x7-in. baking dish with half each of the following: chorizo mixture, cheeses, and egg mixture; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro. Top with remaining chorizo and eggs; sprinkle with remaining cheeses and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered 35-40 minutes, or until set and bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with sour cream and pepper sauce.

CHORIZO & POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook chorizo in large skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until done; drain. Return to skillet. Add potatoes; cook and stir 1 min.
• Spray both sides of tortillas lightly with cooking spray. Cook, 1 at a time, in separate skillet on medium heat 1 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning once.
• Spread 1/2 cup salsa onto bottom of 3-qt. microwaveable dish; cover with layers of 1/3 each of the tortillas, chorizo mixture, cheese and sour cream. Top with 1/2 cup salsa. Repeat all layers twice; cover with lid or waxed paper.
• Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro.

CHEESY CHORIZO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook chorizo in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat until done, stirring frequently. Remove chorizo from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Set chorizo aside. Add spinach to skillet; cook 2 min. or just until wilted, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes and onions. Remove from heat.
• Whisk eggs and milk in medium bowl until blended; stir in 1 cup cheese. Add to ingredients in skillet; stir just until blended. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 25 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY MEXICAN CHORIZO BREAKFAST BAKE (WITH MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch cast-iron skillet, cook chorizo, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain.
• Reserve 3/4 cup of the black beans; stir remaining black beans into chorizo mixture in skillet along with 1 cup of the cheese.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour over mixture in skillet. Top with reserved black beans and remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining ingredients.
• Make-Ahead Directions: Make as directed through step 3. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours. Uncover, and bake as directed in step 4.