Becky's Southwest Breakfast Casserole

Wake up your taste buds with Becky’s Southwest Breakfast Casserole, a bold and flavorful dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Packed with hearty ingredients like spicy sausage, diced hash browns, and gooey cheddar cheese, this casserole is elevated with zesty green chiles, aromatic spices, and fresh cilantro. A simple whisk of eggs and milk ties everything together, while optional jalapeños add a customizable kick. Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch or meal-prepping for busy mornings, this easy-to-make dish bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Serve slices hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream or extra cilantro for a satisfying Southwestern-inspired breakfast everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 pieces Large eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
• 1 4-ounce can Diced green chiles (canned)
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups Diced frozen hash brown potatoes
• 4 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 piece Fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)
• 1 serving Non-stick cooking spray or butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Add the hash brown potatoes, cooked sausage, diced green chiles, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and cilantro to the mixing bowl. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.

Step 5

If using diced jalapeño for extra heat, stir it into the mixture at this point.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Garnish with additional cilantro, green onions, or a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1328.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2478.0

Total Fat 199.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 2200.3mg	0%
Sodium 4448.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 126.9g	0%

Vitamin D 507.4IU	0%
Calcium 759.9mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 2221.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.8%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 6.7%