Southwest Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Southwest Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a weekend brunch or a satisfying breakfast meal. Packed with eggs, cheese, sausage, and Southwest-inspired spices, this casserole combines savory ingredients with a touch of spice to create a comforting and delicious one-dish breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (red or green)
- 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare the sausage: Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Mix eggs and seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin until fully combined.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, chopped onions, bell peppers, and thawed hash browns to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine everything evenly.
- Transfer to baking dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and pour the mixture evenly into the dish.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is lightly browned.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use any type of breakfast sausage you prefer, including turkey or vegetarian sausage for different dietary needs.
- Feel free to add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- For a lower-fat version, reduce the amount of cheese or use a low-fat cheese alternative.
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