MEXICAN TORTILLA BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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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.

Provided by From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

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Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (12 ounce) packages Johnsonville® Hot & Spicy Breakfast Sausage Links
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped sweet red bell pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 (4 ounce) cans diced mild green chilies
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
½ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
10 eggs
2 ½ cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cook sausages according to package directions; cut into 1/4-inch slices; set aside. In a skillet, saute onion and bell pepper in oil until almost tender. Stir in garlic and chili pepper; cook for 1 additional minute. Add sausage and chilies; set aside. In a bowl, combine cheeses, green onion and cilantro.
  • In a greased, 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, sprinkle one third of tortilla chips. Follow with one-half of the sausage mixture and one-half of the cheese mixture; repeat. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper sauce; pour over layered ingredients. Sprinkle with remaining tortilla chips.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 226.7 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1078 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

shomike ahameed
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I love that this casserole is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


lynn grindley
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This casserole is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.


Satwinder Kaur
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover tortillas and eggs.


Frinty Lanzy
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This casserole is a great base recipe. It's easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.


Md Rushel Miha
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I would make this casserole again, but I would probably make some changes to the recipe.


Zue Zue
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Overall, I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Abdullah Shehzad
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This casserole was a bit too time-consuming for a weekday breakfast.


Shedii Underscore
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I found this recipe to be a little too spicy for my taste.


Kwajja Mwamad
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my casserole turned out dry and bland.


Md Ajedul islam Appel
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Beatriz Larsen
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated in the morning.


kota long
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch.


PETER TECH TIPS
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I made this casserole for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ann KEETON
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover tortillas. It was also a nice change from the usual breakfast routine.


Akhtar Hayat
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I'm not usually a fan of breakfast casseroles, but this one was really good! The tortillas gave it a nice chewy texture and the eggs were fluffy and flavorful.


christine walker-dale
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This Mexican Tortilla Breakfast Casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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