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Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Mexican Breakfast Casserole for Easy Mornings

This Mexican Breakfast Casserole brings flavorful layers of eggs, sausage, and cheese, perfect for meal prep and versatile enough for all diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Chorizo or Breakfast Sausage or explore turkey sausage or black beans for a vegetarian touch.
  • 8 Eggs beaten; consider using dairy-free alternatives for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Milk or Half-and-Half almond milk is a great non-dairy substitute.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese feel free to swap with any melty cheese you prefer.
  • 1 cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese omit if you prefer a milder casserole.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper substitute with green bell peppers or any color of your choice.
  • 1 Onion or feel free to skip for a lighter taste.
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles fresh jalapeños or roasted peppers add a vibrant alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin coriander can be a stunning substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika brings an enjoyable smokiness.
  • to taste Salt essential for enhancing flavor.
For the Base
  • 12 Corn Tortillas gluten-free tortillas can be used.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook your chorizo or breakfast sausage with diced onion and red bell pepper for about 7–10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or half-and-half, cumin, paprika, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Layer half of the corn tortillas across the bottom of your greased baking dish.
  5. Spread half of the cooked sausage mixture over the tortillas, followed by a layer of cheese and egg mixture.
  6. Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortillas, sausage mixture, cheese, and egg mixture.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be customized with various ingredients to suit your taste.

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