Southwest Breakfast Casserole

Start your day with a burst of bold flavors by diving into this Southwest Breakfast Casserole, a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for brunch or meal prepping! Packed with protein-rich eggs, black beans, and savory breakfast sausage, this casserole is elevated with the zesty kick of green chiles, diced bell peppers, and a robust blend of spices like cumin and paprika. A layer of crunchy crushed tortilla chips on the base adds a delightful texture, while melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses create a rich, golden topping. Ready in just under an hour, this dish is easy to assemble and bakes to perfection in one pan. Garnish it with fresh green onions or cilantro, and serve with salsa or sour cream for a truly satisfying Southwest-inspired breakfast.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 10 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup black beans
• 0.75 pound cooked breakfast sausage
• 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles (canned)
• 1 cup bell peppers, diced
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 0.5 cup green onions, chopped
• 2 cups tortilla chips (crushed)
• 1 tablespoon oil or butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with oil or butter.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and paprika until well combined.

Step 3

Add the black beans, cooked breakfast sausage, diced green chiles, bell peppers, and green onions to the egg mixture, stirring to combine.

Step 4

Layer the crushed tortilla chips evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5

Pour the egg and vegetable mixture over the tortilla chips, spreading it evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with additional green onions or cilantro, if desired, and serve warm. Optionally, pair with salsa or sour cream for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1955.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3898.3

Total Fat 273.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 2390.4mg	0%
Sodium 8871.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 208.7g	0%

Vitamin D 541.4IU	0%
Calcium 3014.9mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 2737.2mg	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: 62.8%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 15.9%