Tex-Mex Hash Brown Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Tex-Mex Hash Brown Casserole
75 min.
6
392kcal

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If you’re craving a dish that embodies the vibrant spirit of Tex-Mex cuisine while also being gluten-free, look no further than our Tex-Mex Hash Brown Casserole! This hearty casserole is a delightful medley of flavors and textures, combining crispy shredded Yukon gold potatoes with savory Mexican chorizo, and a creamy layer of enchilada sauce topped off with melting sharp cheddar cheese. It’s the perfect dish for any meal, whether as a comforting side or a filling main course.

Imagine the tantalizing aroma that fills your kitchen as you sauté the chorizo and garlic, creating a delicious base for this satisfying bake. With a beautiful topping of fresh cilantro and a zing of avocado, each bite bursts with freshness that perfectly complements the rich, cheesy layers. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also offers a wholesome calorie count of 392 per serving, making it a balanced choice for lunch or dinner.

Gather your friends and family around the table, and serve this Tex-Mex Hash Brown Casserole with a side of sliced radishes and an avocado-cilantro mixture. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleasing favorite that brings everyone together and leaves them wanting more. Easy to prepare and quick to bake, this lively casserole is destined to be a standout recipe in your weekly meal rotation. Get ready to experience the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine like never before!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup avocado chopped
  • pounds baking potatoes shredded peeled
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoons canola oil divided
  • ounces chorizo 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cup enchilada sauce 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  •  radishes thinly sliced
  • ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup onion white chopped
  • 0.3 cup onion white grated

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon canola oil to pan, and swirl to coat.
  4. Remove the casings from chorizo.
  5. Add chorizo to pan; saut for 3 minutes, stirring to crumble.
  6. Add garlic, and saut for 30 seconds.
  7. Remove sausage mixture from pan.
  8. Combine the sausage mixture and enchilada sauce.
  9. Add remaining 3 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  10. Combine grated onion, salt, pepper, potato, and egg; toss.
  11. Add potato mixture to pan, pressing gently; cook for 10 minutes (do not stir).
  12. Spread enchilada sauce mixture evenly over potato mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  13. Bake at 450 for 20 minutes.
  14. Remove from oven; let stand for 10 minutes.
  15. Cut into 6 wedges.
  16. Combine avocado and juice; toss gently. Stir in cilantro and remaining ingredients.
  17. Serve cilantro mixture with casserole.

Nutrition Facts

Calories392kcal
Protein14.66%
Fat36.91%
Carbs48.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.96
Glycemic Load
32.96
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.356521922609%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Pelargonidin
2.53mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.78mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:391.71kcal
19.59%
Fat:16.33g
25.12%
Saturated Fat:6.11g
38.19%
Carbohydrates:48.2g
16.07%
Net Carbohydrates:43.31g
15.75%
Sugar:5.04g
5.6%
Cholesterol:61.71mg
20.57%
Sodium:594.33mg
25.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.59g
29.18%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
44.2%
Potassium:1077.46mg
30.78%
Phosphorus:242.59mg
24.26%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.52%
Vitamin C:17.85mg
21.64%
Fiber:4.89g
19.56%
Calcium:177.88mg
17.79%
Magnesium:64.76mg
16.19%
Iron:2.9mg
16.12%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.31%
Copper:0.29mg
14.31%
Folate:54.45µg
13.61%
Vitamin B3:2.63mg
13.15%
Selenium:9.19µg
13.14%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.03%
Vitamin A:635.89IU
12.72%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
11.05%
Vitamin K:11.57µg
11.02%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.67%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.68%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.58%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.87%
Source:My Recipes