TEXAS TWO-STEP BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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This is a quick and hearty breakfast casserole. We were a bit leery there wouldn't be enough eggs (with all the other goodies packed in here), but it was perfect. It has a Tex-Mex flair to it with the green chilies, onion, and seasoning. When served with a little sour cream and pico it tastes like a breakfast taco. Great for...

Provided by Michelle London

Categories     Eggs

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 can(s) mild chilies, drained very well (1 7 oz. can and 1 4 oz. can)
8 corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 pkg bulk breakfast sausage (12 oz.), cooked and drained
1 medium yellow onion, diced
8 eggs
1/2 c heavy whipping cream (can substitute milk or half and half)
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic salt or powder
1 1/2 c pepper jack or cheddar cheese (or a combination), shredded
2 small roma tomatoes, sliced
1/2 tsp paprika
sour cream, optional
pico de gallo, optional
romaine lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly coat a 13x9 (or similar size) baking dish with non-stick spray. Add a layer of 1/2 of the chilies.
  • 2. Add half of the tortilla strips.
  • 3. Add half of the sausage and onion.
  • 4. Add half of the cheese to the dish.
  • 5. Repeat a second time with remaining chilies, tortilla strips, sausage, onion, and cheese.
  • 6. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and cumin together until well combined.
  • 7. Pour over casserole.
  • 8. Arrange tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • 9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • 10. The next morning, heat over to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and bake casserole 40 minutes or until center has set and edges are lightly browned.
  • 11. If desired, serve with sour cream and pico de gallo. I always make up a nice display of these ingredients on a pretty serving tray with a bed of romaine lettuce.

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