Best 7 Slow Cooker Chorizo Breakfast Casserole Recipes

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Start your day with a hearty and flavorful dish of slow cooker chorizo breakfast casserole! This one-pot wonder is not only a delightful recipe to fuel your morning, but also incredibly convenient to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy mornings or those lazy weekends when you want to indulge in a comforting breakfast. So, gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving this chorizo breakfast casserole time and time again.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER CHORIZO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Chopped avocado and tomato

Steps:

  • 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. If desired, top with chopped avocado and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 350mg cholesterol, Sodium 964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHORIZO EGG CASSEROLE



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Slow Cooker Mexican Chorizo Egg Casserole is so quick and easy to put together and packed with big flavor! Hashbrowns, cheese, and eggs get loaded up with black beans, corn, and chorizo to make one delicious breakfast!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Number Of Ingredients 9

16- ounce chorizo sausage
2 cups frozen hash browns (I used shredded)
1 cup corn
1 cup black beans
12 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 package McCormick Good Morning Mexican Egg Casserole Slow Cooker Breakfast Seasoning Mix
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Optional toppings (sliced avocado, sliced tomatoes, cilantro, salsa, sour cream)

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the chorizo sausage and cook until no longer pink in the center.
  • Spray a 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray and add chorizo, hash browns, corn and black beans and mix.
  • In a medium-sized bowl add the whisk the eggs, milk and breakfast seasoning packet. Add in 1 cup of the cheese. Pour on top of hashbrowns in the slow cooker. Top with 1/2 cheese.
  • Cook 2 1/2 hours on high or 4 to 4 1/2 hours on low or until eggs are set. Top with additional toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 428 mg, Sodium 1252 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN CHORIZO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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I came up with this recipe when I was looking for a breakfast casserole, but wanted something different than the normal breakfast casseroles.

Provided by ckutac

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
cooking spray
6 slices bread
1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
8 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line the bottom with bread slices.
  • Cook chorizo over medium-high heat until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Heat oil in the same pan. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Peel poblanos and slice flesh. Mix with the onion.
  • Beat eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread chorizo over the bread slices. Cover with onion-poblano mixture. Pour the beaten eggs on top. Sprinkle cheese blend over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and top is starting to brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 210.9 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 709.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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Here's a breakfast casserole that is very easy on the cook. I can make it the night before and it's ready in the morning. It's the perfect recipe when I have weekend guests. -Ella Stutheit, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 7h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes, sausage, onion, chiles and cheese. Repeat layers. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until eggs are set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE IN A SLOW COOKER



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Cooks while you sleep! Some fun variations of this recipe: before cooking (during prep) you can add chunks of sourdough bread, diced chiles, salsa, and/or diced green onions. You can use sage or regular sausage in place of the maple sausage, if desired.

Provided by tconstantine

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 6h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (26 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
12 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon ground mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package maple-flavored sausage
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spray the crock of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread hash browns to cover the bottom of the slow cooker crock.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Spread sausage over hash browns and spread Cheddar cheese over sausage. Pour egg mixture over cheese.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 375.6 mg, Fat 54 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 989.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHORIZO BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS



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These Chorizo Breakfast Enchiladas are a spicy breakfast dish that everyone loves.

Provided by By Christy Denney

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces chorizo sausage
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
12 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen shredded hash browns
8 (6-inch) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas soft
2 1/4 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 (10-oz) can Old El Paso™ green enchilada sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl whisk the eggs and salt. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and add the egg mixture. Cook until almost firm.
  • While the eggs are cooking, brown the chorizo and red bell pepper in a large skillet, crumbling the chorizo as you cook it. Cook until brown. Remove mixture to a separate plate with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain drippings leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  • Add the hash browns to the pan and cook according to package directions. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, fill the tortillas evenly with the eggs, chorizo mixture, hashbrowns, and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Roll tightly and place seam down in the prepared dish.
  • In a small bowl add the enchiladas sauce and cream. Whisk to combine. Pour over the enchiladas making sure to cover all of them. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil after 20 minutes so the cheese can melt and brown.
  • Top with the bacon and other desired toppings such as sour cream, green onions, or salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 365 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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All of our favorite Mexican flavors and textures come together beautifully in this hearty layered slow-cooker bake, which we love topped with chunky salsa and sliced avocado.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb bulk chorizo or sweet Italian sausage, cooked, drained
9 corn tortillas
8 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped, or 1 finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup sliced green onions
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (8 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place 3 tortillas in slow cooker, tearing if needed to cover bottom.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and chile with whisk. Reserve 2 tablespoons chopped bell pepper, 2 tablespoons green onions and 3/4 cup cheese; set aside.
  • Top tortillas in slow cooker with half of the sausage, remaining bell pepper, green onions and cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 3 tortillas, tearing if needed to cover mixture. Pour egg mixture over tortillas.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or on High heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until temperature reaches 160°F and center is set.
  • Sprinkle with reserved cheese, bell pepper, green onions and the cilantro. Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with table knife. Serve with salsa and avocado slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 265 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of chorizo. There are many different varieties available, so you can find one that suits your taste.
  • Make sure to brown the chorizo before adding it to the casserole. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Don't overcook the eggs. You want them to be cooked through, but not rubbery.
  • Serve the casserole immediately. It's best when it's hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Chorizo breakfast casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or a weekday breakfast. It's also a great way to use up leftover chorizo. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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