Make-Ahead Layered Mexi Tortilla Casserole

• pork sausage (can use more or less)↗3⁄4 lb
• small onion, finely chopped↗1
• taco seasoning mix (can use more or less)2 tablespoons
• (6 inch) corn tortillas↗12
• green onions, chopped↗3
• cup canned sliced black olives, drained↗1⁄2 cup
• (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, drained2
• (4 ounce) jars diced pimento pepper, drained2
• cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided (or to taste, or use cheddar cheese)3 cups
• large eggs↗5
• cups full-fat milk↗2 cups
• teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• (8 ounce) jar salsa1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a skillet brown the sausage meat over medium heat with onion until browned, then mix in taco seasoning until combined, cook another minute; set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Line the bottom of the casserole dish with 4 tortillas.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with 1/3 EACH of green onions, olives, chile peppers, pimento peppers, cooled sausage mixture then shredded cheese.

5. 5

   Repeat TWICE with the remaining ingredients.

6. 6

   In a large bowl beat together eggs with milk, cayenne pepper and salsa, then pour over the layered ingredients.

7. 7

   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8-24 hours.

8. 8

   Remove the plastic wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.