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A slice on a white plate showing the layers with salsa and sliced avocado

Baked Mexican Breakfast Lasagna

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Layers of chorizo,  scrambled eggs, corn salsa, tortillas and cheese. A delicious and easy breakfast lasagna that is a great make ahead dish.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 400
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (340 grams) frozen corn defrosted
  • 4 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 1 small tomatoe chopped
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) Mexican chorizo, pork or beef casing removed
  • 14 ounces (396 grams) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup (118 ml) milk
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 12 corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup (226 grams) Monterey jack cheese grated
  • 1 cup (226 grams) cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

  • To a bowl, mix the corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  • To a skillet over medium heat, add the oil. When hot, add the chorizo, break-up the meat and sauté until cooked. Stir in the crushed tomatoes. Set aside. Skim off any oil that rises to the top.
  • To a separate non-stick skillet, melt the butter until bubbling over medium-low heat. Add the milk and salt to the eggs and mix. Pour into the pan. When the sides of the eggs start to set, stir using a spatula until the eggs are fully scrambled.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Butter the inside of a 9 x 13 -inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish.
  • To the bottom of the dish add a thin layer of the chorizo sauce. Top with a layer of tortillas, cut to make them fit in an even layer. Top the tortillas with a layer of eggs, chorizo sauce, corn and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat these layers ending with a layer of cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before cutting.
  • Serve with sliced avocado, your favorite salsa and hot sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 241mg