SOUTHWESTERN EGG CASSEROLE

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This breakfast bake adds traditional and familiar southwestern flavors to your morning, which can be suited to your individual heat-level preferences.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb bulk breakfast sausage
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
6 cups cubed (1-inch) French bread
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped seeded plum (Roma) tomatoes
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
10 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salsa, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Reduce heat to medium. In same skillet, cook bell pepper 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
  • In baking dish, layer half of the French bread, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, the bell pepper, green onions, tomatoes, chopped green chiles, sausage and remaining bread. In large bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk; beat in chili powder and cumin. Pour over bread mixture, pressing down slightly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and center is just set. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 290 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

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