Mexican Tortilla Breakfast Casserole

Per serving

270.9kcal
15.2гProteins
18.2гFats
12.1гCarbs

This dish takes the traditional casserole and adds elements of Mexican cuisine and your favorite breakfast ingredients. Onion, bell pepper, garlic, green chilies and cilantro add bold, authentic flavors to the dish. For a tasty bonus, crushed tortillas are used to give this recipe a fun and playful texture. Together with eggs and Johnsonville Hot & Spicy Breakfast Sausage Links you’ve got a winning combination that’ll take the boredom out of breakfast.

Ingredients

12 serv.
  • (12 ounce) packages Johnsonville Hot & Spicy Breakfast Sausage Links2 packages
  • cup chopped onion1 cup
  • cup chopped red sweet bell pepper1⁄2 cup
  • tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon
  • garlic cloves, minced4
  • teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons
  • (4 ounce) cans diced mild green chilies2 cans
  • cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups
  • cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese1 cup
  • cup chopped green onion1⁄2 cup
  • cup chopped fresh cilantro1⁄4 cup
  • cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips4 cups
  • eggs10
  • cups milk2 1⁄2 cups
  • teaspoon salt1⁄2 teaspoon
  • teaspoon hot pepper sauce1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Cook sausages according to package directions; cut into ¼-inch slices; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper in oil until almost tender.

  3. 3

    Stir in garlic and chili pepper; cook for 1 additional minute.

  4. 4

    Add sausage and chilies; set aside.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, combine cheeses, green onion and cilantro.

  6. 6

    In a greased, 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, sprinkle one third of tortilla chips.

  7. 7

    Follow with one-half of the sausage mixture and one-half of the cheese mixture; repeat.

  8. 8

    In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper sauce; pour over layered ingredients.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle with remaining tortilla chips.

  10. 10

    Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

  11. 11

    Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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