Chorizo Bake

Name: Chorizo Bake
Ingredients: 8 ounces chorizo sausage, thinly sliced; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 3 tablespoons sugar; 4 eggs; 1 (12 ounce) can corn kernels, drained (or 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen); 1 1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese; 6 green onions, sliced; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
4 eggs
1 (12 ounce) can corn kernels, drained (or 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen)
1 1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2

In skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until golden.
3

Meanwhile, in bowl, beat together cream cheese, cornmeal and sugar until smooth.
4

Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
5

Stir in corn, 1 cup of the cheese, onions, jalapeno pepper, oregano, salt and pepper.
6

Pour half of the egg mixture into greased 8-cup (2 L) casserole.
7

Cover with three-quarters of the sausage.
8

Pour remaining egg mixture over top.
9

Sprinkle with remaining sausage and cheese.
10

Bake in oven for about 30 minutes or until light golden and set.
11

Let cool for 5 minutes.