Chorizo Bake
This recipe makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz chorizo sausages, thinly sliced
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (12 oz/341 ml) corn kernels, drained (or 1-1/2 cups/ 375 mL fresh or frozen)
- 1-1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese, (6 oz/175 g)
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until golden.
Meanwhile, in bowl, beat together cream cheese, cornmeal and sugar until smooth.
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Stir in corn, 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheese, onions, jalapeno pepper, oregano, salt and pepper.
Pour half of the egg mixture into greased 8-cup (2 L) casserole. Cover with three-quarters of the sausage. Pour remaining egg mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining sausage and cheese.
Bake in oven for about 30 minutes or until light golden and set. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Keywords : Dinner; Sausages; Cream cheese; Cheddar cheese; Green onions; Jalapeno pepper;









