Chorizo, Spinach and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole
 
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Recipe type: Casserole, Breakfast
Serves: 5 - 6
Ingredients
  • 5 cups of bread with crusts removed
  • 7 eggs
  • 1½ cups of milk
  • 1¼ cups of extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves (optional)
  • ¾ cups of chopped chorizo (approximately 2 small links)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • butter to grease pan
Instructions
  1. Grease a baking dish with butter, enough to cover the bottom and sides of the dish.
  2. Cut the crust off the bread, then cube the bread into 1 inch cubes.
  3. Cut the chorizo (cook your meat of choice if you are substituting the chorizo - fresh sausage of bacon)
  4. Shred the cheddar cheese.
  5. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
  6. Combine the bread, chorizo, cheese, and spinach in a large bowl and mix.
  7. Transfer the bread mixture to the baking dish and pour the eggs over.
  8. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours; preferably overnight.
  9. When you are ready to serve preheat the oven to 350˚F, remove the cover from the pan and bake for 45 minutes. If you prefer it crispier bake for another 10 minutes.
  10. Enjoy!
Recipe by Belmondo Foods at https://www.belmondofoods.com/breakfast-casserole/