Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a two-quart baking dish.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté one-half cup of diced onion and one-quarter cup of jalapeno peppers in one tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the chorizo sausages and cook, covered until done.
Once the sausages have cooked, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess grease. Cut each one into slices and stir them back into the skillet with the onions and jalapenos.
Evenly layer the bottom of the prepared baking dish with half of the tortilla strips.
Place half of the chorizo onion/pepper mixture, half of the grated cheddar cheese, half ofthe cottage cheese, and a little cilantro.
Sprinkle on half of the ground spices, salt, and pepper, and then repeat the layers, starting with the tortilla strips.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk six large eggs and two large egg whites until combined, but not frothy.
Pour the eggs over the taco layers and add the extra grated cheddar cheese to the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for twenty-five minutes or until the eggs have set, and the top has browned.
Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.