cheesy southwest breakfast casserole
Is the world ready for another breakfast casserole recipe? This one is quite good with a slight spicy Southwest "kick" to it. The addition of the cottage cheese gives the texture a nice lift and adds a bit of creaminess to the dish. If you like, you can add a bit of salsa or spicy guacamole on the side.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups - frozen o'brien style potatoes (cube potatoes with peppers and onions), thawed
- 1 cup - small curd cottage cheese
- 8 ounces cooked turkey bacon, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup - sharp cheddar cheese, shredded - reserve about 3 tablespoons for topping
- 1/2 cup - shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup - chopped onion
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
How To Make cheesy southwest breakfast casserole
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
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Step 2In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients (except the 3 Tbsp reserved cheddar) until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the 3 Tbsp of reserved cheddar on top.
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Step 3Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
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Step 4Remove baking dish from oven and let stand 10 minutes before cutting into 8 squares. Serve immediately while still warm.
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