Searching for a simple but flavor-packed dinner? That’s easy. Meet this cheesy Mexican rice bake with chorizo and eggs.
This recipe combines chorizo, rice, green bell pepper and strips of corn tortillas. Add sharp cheddar cheese, some eggs, bright spices and finish it off in the oven to get that crispy and crunchiness on top. This mega-craveable Mexican-inspired bake transforms your dinner into a comforting baked casserole that really doesn’t need anything else to call it a meal. Although a simple green salad on the side is always welcome.
Super easy sheet pan dinner
For this simple recipe, you can use your leftover rice. Whip it up with ease after a busy day knowing that you’ll have a hearty dinner. It’s well balanced, easy and super tasty. Add to that, the delicious flavors that this special dish brings to your table. Serve with chopped cilantro leaves and pico de gallo to make the whole meal come alive, and jalapeños to really kick up the flavor. Add aioli, and you will have a dish that will impress the most distinguished guests.
Recipe tips
Seriously, this is so good! You can eat this rice on its own. But it’s also amazing with chicken, ground beef or Mexican chorizo. You can also add sweet potatoes, black beans or corn. Then top with avocado, or crumbled feta cheese, the perfect finish to this simple recipe.
Storing
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet over medium.
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Mexican Rice Bake with Chorizo and Eggs
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil - divided
- 3 corn tortillas - cut into strips
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 7 ounces chorizo sausage - sliced
- 1 green bell pepper - deseeded and chopped
- 1 yellow onion - diced
- 2 garlic cloves - minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chili powder - more or less to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 4 eggs
- 4 scallions - chopped
For serving
- chopped cilantro
- jalapeños
- pico de gallo
- crumbled feta
- aïoli
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add corn tortilla strips and fry until crispy, stirring regularly, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet. Place onto a paper towel layered plate.
- Add butter and remaining oil to the same skillet. Add chorizo and fry for 3 minutes over high heat. Add bell pepper, garlic and onion. Sauté until softened, for 3 minutes. Season with oregano, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper and salt. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Grease a baking dish with oil. Add cooked rice, chorizo mixture (with all of the oil), half of the cheddar cheese and tortilla strips. Stir to combine. Spread evenly and break the eggs over the rice. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar. Top with scallions, season with salt and pepper, add chili flakes if desired.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the egg whites are set and the egg yolks still soft. Top with extra scallions and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately. So good with pico de gallo, jalapeños, aïoli, and crumbled feta. Enjoy!
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