Southwestern Egg Casserole

Wake up to bold, zesty flavors with this Southwestern Egg Casserole, a vibrant twist on a breakfast classic! Packed with hearty breakfast sausage, colorful bell peppers, and a kick of green chilies, this layered dish combines fluffy eggs, melty cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, and tender tortillas for a crowd-pleasing meal. Seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, every bite bursts with robust southwestern flair. Perfect for feeding a family or hosting brunch, this casserole is easy to make, reheats beautifully, and can be garnished with fresh cilantro for the finishing touch. It's an irresistible way to elevate your mornings!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 pieces large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 pound breakfast sausage (ground or links, casings removed)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 ounces canned diced green chilies (mild or hot)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 4 large tortillas (cut into small squares or strips)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or a light coating of olive oil.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, cook and crumble the sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease and set the sausage aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until soft. Stir in the diced green chilies, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined.

Step 5

To the greased baking dish, layer half of the tortilla pieces on the bottom. Spread half of the cooked sausage and half of the vegetable mixture evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar and pepper jack cheese.

Step 6

Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortillas, sausage, vegetables, and cheeses.

Step 7

Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, ensuring it soaks through to the bottom.

Step 8

Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1960.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3745.4

Total Fat 290.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 2448.7mg	0%
Sodium 7061.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.1g
Protein 188.4g	0%

Vitamin D 531.4IU	0%
Calcium 2407.6mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 2781.4mg	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: 69.6%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 10.3%