Potato and Chorizo Mini Quiches

Breakfast Casserole - Breakfast and Brunch

This little baked bite is very loosely based on the Spanish Tortilla, and not only is it dead simple to make, but the versatility of the technique allows this to be adapted to any occasion.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 24 mini quiches

Potato and Chorizo Mini Quiches

Ingredients

cooking spray

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage

finely diced

1 russet potato

peeled and finely diced

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

⅔ cup grated Manchego cheese

divided

8 large eggs

1 pinch cayenne pepper

or more to taste

½ teaspoon salt

New Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat 24 mini-muffin cups with cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot oil until golden brown about 4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir diced potato into chorizo; increase heat to medium and cook potatoes until tender about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Step 4

Sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of grated cheese in the bottom of each muffin cup. Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons chorizo mixture.

Step 5

Beat eggs cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until combined. Pour egg mixture evenly into muffin cups. Lightly tap the pans to remove any air bubbles. Transfer to a baking sheet and top with any remaining cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until eggs golden brown and just set about 17 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Potato and Chorizo Mini Quiches

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 132.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 3.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 136.8mg 46%

Vitamin A Iu: 199.5IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 9%

Vitamin C: 3.5mg 6%

Folate: 18.7mcg 5%

Calcium: 50.5mg 5%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 9.8mg 4%

Potassium: 157.4mg 4%

Sodium: 361mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 83.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.