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Mexican Breakfast Cassserole

By Kathi & Rachel

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This Mexican Breakfast Casserole is the PERFECT recipe for lazy Sundays, football parties, and last minute brunch get togethers!

Mexican Breakfast Casserole
Mexican Breakfast Casserole Garnished with Red Onion

The perfect, MAKE AHEAD breakfast or brunch casserole!  Pin this now guys, it’s perfect for the all the holidays!

Whats NOT to love about this Mexican Breakfast Casserole?

Sausage, egg, corn tortillas, a bit of chilies, some peppers and of course cheese all spells YUM!  All soaked overnight in eggs and half and half.  Everything gets all soft and lovely so when you drag your tired butt out of bed, all you have to do is plop it in the oven, pour yourself a mimosa and amaze your family and guests with what a wonderful cook you are…and so organized!  ‘Look at her go!  Isn’t she something?  I wanna be just like her when I grow up! ‘   This casserole can do all that for you!  Your welcome.  🙂

 

Mexican Breakfast Casserole
Mexican Breakfast Casserole Ready to be Baked

 

I used store bought canned roasted chilies, opposed to roasting my own….big time saver, and removed a few steps. Sometimes Emeril makes everything sooooo complicated!   This Mexican Breakfast Casserole comes together quickly and will feed a crowd of about 8-10 people.

 

Mexican Breakfast Casserole
Mexican Breakfast Casserole

 

A lot of the flavor depends on what kind of sausage you use.  I used a chicken italian sausage.  Nice flavor, doesn’t over power the dish but most any kind will work, including chorizo, but chorizo can be a bit fatty,  make sure and drain the fat before adding it to the dish.

Garnish with sour cream (none in my fridge…sorry no pic of that) and avocado would be lovely (had one but it was hard as a rock).  I really need to work on my garnishes ?  Salsa and cilantro would work well too – nope, didn’t have that either…yikes!  Back to food photo school for me!

Make this dish.  Amaze your friends and family.  Be a hero!  Mexican Breakfast Casserole! xoxoxo!

Clink,

Kathi

Another great make ahead casserole is my Eggs Benedict Casserole!

 

No time for make ahead?  Try these fabulous Super Easy Egg Boats – comes together in about 10 minutes!

 

Mexican Breakfast Cassserole

A super flavorful overnight breakfast casserole with layers of tortillas, cheese and egg!
3.72 from 25 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 2 - 7 oz cans of roasted chile peppers
  • 1 pound italian or mexican sausage I used italian chicken sausage
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped poblano anehiem or green pepper (I used poblano)
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 5-6 corn tortillas quartered
  • 10 large eggs
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 3 cups grated mexican style cheese or your favorite cheese blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Condiments such as sour cream salsa and avocado

Instructions

  • Cover a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with non stick spray, set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and chopped pepper over medium-high heat, stirring to break up the meat, until browned. Add chili powder, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and half-and-half with the hot sauce, salt and black pepper.
  • Layer 1/3 of the roasted chilies on the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the sausage mixture over the chiles in the dish, top with 1/3 of the tortilla quarters, and 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layering, ending with a cheese layer. Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients. Let rest, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake until bubbly and golden brown, and a knife inserted into the custard comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Top with additional cheese if desired. Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 305mg | Sodium: 978mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1240IU | Vitamin C: 10.4mg | Calcium: 634mg | Iron: 2.2mg

 

 

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Comments

  1. Barbara says

    January 3, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    Can I sub milk for the half-n-half?

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      January 3, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      Hi Barbara, You can but it will be a little runny. The cream adds the body to the eggs that makes the custard.

      Reply
  2. Jill Knight says

    April 3, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Do you use mild or spicy Italian sausage?

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      You can use whatever you like! I use mild chicken sausage cause I’m a heat wimp :).

      Reply
      • Tamera says

        November 11, 2017 at 8:26 pm

        Could you use chirizo, and would it affect the amount of red pepper added? Also, are roasted Chile’s the green Chile’s?

        Reply
        • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

          November 11, 2017 at 9:22 pm

          I think chorizo would be really really good! It’s fatty so be sure and drain off the fat and I would probably omit the red pepper. Good point!

          Reply
  3. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says

    November 4, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I’m always looking for good make ahead breakfast dishes and this one looks great! Pinned!!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 4, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks Foodie Girl! What a cute name for a blog! Thanks for visiting mine!

      Reply
  4. Adri says

    November 3, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    This sounds wonderful – and i love the “efficient” part!

    Reply
  5. Deborah @ The Harvest Kitchen says

    November 1, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I love everything about this breakfast casserole! Great combo of ingredients!!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 1, 2015 at 5:50 pm

      Thank you Deborah! Appreciate your comment!

      Reply
  6. Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat says

    November 1, 2015 at 12:55 am

    This is right up my alley! I love making breakfast casseroles and I adore Mexican flavors! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 1, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Thanks Sherri! I hope you get a chance to give it try this holiday season!

      Reply
  7. Sandra @ Heavenly Home Cooking says

    October 31, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
    Breakfast casserole is the best idea ever! I love how you’ve simplified this recipe. This looks so delicious. I wish I could have had a slice for breakfast this morning! Pinned to my breakfast board. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 1, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Hi Sandra! Thanks for the note – hope you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
  8. Cassandrea @ chewsandbrews.ca says

    October 31, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow!! What a great way to start the day!!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 1, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks for the nice note Cassandrea!

      Reply
  9. Wajeeha says

    October 31, 2015 at 10:16 am

    I never have any garnishes on hand either…but this looks delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 1, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      Hi Wajeeha! – I know! I’m always trying! Thanks for your note!

      Reply
  10. Camilla says

    October 30, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome, I’d love to have thsi for breakfast sounds super tasty:-)

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      October 30, 2015 at 10:34 pm

      Thank you Camilla! Hope you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
  11. simon says

    October 30, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    If I wasn’t lying in my bed right now I’d probably be preparing this for tomorrow morning 🙂
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      October 30, 2015 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks for the nice comment Simon! Now get up and get cookin’ 🙂

      Reply
    • lise says

      November 6, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      Hi Kathi, just found your site. You’re very talented and fun to read. I’ll be back….to coin a phrase. I also wanted to tell you I appreciate your hard work. Now get back in that kitchen!!!

      Reply
      • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

        November 6, 2017 at 2:37 pm

        Thank you Lise! I’m on it! LOL! Appreciate your note :).

        Reply
  12. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    October 30, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I totally love breakfast casseroles….especially for brunch items. Will pin and use this holiday season when things get a bit crazy, Perfect for a light dinner too!!

    Reply
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