Mexican Breakfast Cassserole (Oven or Slow Cooker)

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 0
Mexican Breakfast Casserole (Oven or Slow Cooker) recipe perfect for a weekend breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

6-8 hours (slow cooker) or 25-30 min (oven)

Ready In

6 hours 30 min (slow cooker) or 50 min (oven)

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 eggs
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1 lb bulk sausage , cooked and drained
1 red bell pepper , chopped
3/4 cup sliced green onion
2 cups low fat Mexican blend cheese
cooking spray
9 corn tortillas
1/2 cup salsa ( optional )
1/4 cup sour cream ( optional )
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
Serves 8
Calories
325
Sugar
4g
Fat
23g
Looking for a breakfast recipe that is filling and perfect for a lazy weekend morning? Look no further than this Mexican Breakfast Casserole! This hearty casserole packs in all the flavors of your favorite Mexican dishes into one dish. Packed with protein from the eggs, sausage, and cheese, and filled with delicious red bell pepper and green onions, this breakfast recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd. And the beauty of the recipe is that it can be made in the oven or slow cooker, depending on your preference and schedule. This recipe is sure to become a weekend breakfast favorite!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) or set slow cooker to low heat.
2.In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Add cooked sausage, bell pepper, green onions, and 1 cup of cheese. Mix well.
3.Generously spray an 8x8 inch baking dish or the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place 3 tortillas on the bottom of the dish or slow cooker, tearing them to fit if necessary.
4.Pour a third of the egg mixture over tortillas. Repeat with another layer of tortillas and another third of the egg mixture.
5.Top with remaining tortillas, then pour remaining egg mixture on top. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.
6.If using a baking dish, bake for 25-30 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is golden brown. If using a slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until eggs are set.
7.Serve hot with optional toppings such as salsa, sour cream, and pickled jalapeno pepper.

PROS

This Mexican Breakfast Casserole is a perfect breakfast recipe when you need to feed a crowd.
It is easy to make, delicious, and packed with protein.
Plus, it’s customizable to your taste with optional toppings like salsa and pickled jalapenos

CONS

This recipe is relatively high in sodium and cholesterol due to the sausage and cheese.
However, it can be modified to use lower sodium or lower fat ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Mexican Breakfast Casserole is a good source of protein and provides vitamins and minerals from vegetables like red bell pepper and green onions. Using low-fat milk and cheese can help reduce the fat content.

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