Chorizo Bake Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🥣 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Not specified
Description:
Indulge in the rich flavors of Portugal with this tantalizing Chorizo Bake recipe. Bursting with savory chorizo, creamy cheeses, and delightful corn kernels, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a cozy meal, this Chorizo Bake promises to satisfy your culinary cravings.
Ingredients:
- 8 chorizo sausages
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to ensure it’s ready for baking perfection.
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Cook chorizo: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo sausages, stirring frequently, until they turn a glorious golden hue, which should take about 5 minutes.
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Prepare cream cheese mixture: While the chorizo sizzles, in a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cornmeal, and sugar. Beat the mixture until it achieves a smooth and creamy consistency.
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Incorporate eggs: Gradually add the eggs to the cream cheese mixture, one at a time, ensuring each addition is thoroughly incorporated before adding the next. Keep beating until the mixture is smooth and velvety.
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Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the corn kernels, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, minced jalapeno pepper, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Layer the casserole: Pour half of the egg mixture into a greased 8-cup (2 L) casserole dish, spreading it out evenly along the bottom. Then, layer three-quarters of the cooked chorizo on top of the egg mixture.
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Repeat layering: Pour the remaining egg mixture over the chorizo layer, ensuring it covers the surface evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cooked chorizo and shredded cheddar cheese on top, distributing them evenly across the dish.
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Bake to perfection: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the Chorizo Bake achieves a delightful light golden hue and is set in the center.
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Cool and serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the Chorizo Bake from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully. Then, serve and enjoy this mouthwatering Portuguese delight!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 822.2
- Fat Content: 56.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 27.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 327.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1474.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 44.7g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 11.9g
- Protein Content: 37.3g
Indulge in the rich flavors of Portugal with this tantalizing Chorizo Bake recipe. Bursting with savory chorizo, creamy cheeses, and delightful corn kernels, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a cozy meal, this Chorizo Bake promises to satisfy your culinary cravings.
