overnight breakfast casserole - southwest style

Name: Overnight Breakfast Casserole - Southwest Style
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 24 ounce(s) pork sausage links; 1/2 cup - water; 1 cup - green onions, sliced; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1 large orange bell pepper, chopped; 1 (4-oz) can(s) diced green chilies (don't drain); 1/4 cup - fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 (30-oz) package(s) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes; 1 1/2 cups - shredded cheddar cheese (6-oz package); 12 large eggs; 1 cup - milk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 large avocado, peeled and cut into 8 wedges (optional); 16-oz jar(s) salsa, to serve (optional)

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on May 5, 2017

This is a great breakfast casserole with a distinct Southwest flair. It's makes a great choice for those busy mornings such as holidays or when you have a house full of guests and you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. All the preparation is done the night before, making it much easier for you. And you'll wake up to a wonderful, filling breakfast for you and your crowd.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 8 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

24 ounces pork sausage links
1/2 cup - water
1 cup - green onions, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large orange bell pepper, chopped
1 (4-oz) can diced green chilies (don't drain)
1/4 cup - fresh cilantro, chopped
1 (30-oz) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1 1/2 cups - shredded cheddar cheese (6-oz package)
12 large eggs
1 cup - milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large avocado, peeled and cut into 8 wedges (optional)
16-oz jars salsa, to serve (optional)

How To Make overnight breakfast casserole - southwest style

Step 1

Spray a 6-quart crock pot with nonstick spray (or add crock pot liner to slow cooker crockery).

Step 2

Heat water into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until water has evaporated. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 6 to 7 minutes or until pork juice runs clear, turning frequently for even cooking. When sausage is fully cooked, cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
Step 3

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the green onions, bell peppers, chilies and cilantro; set aside.
Step 4

Layer 1/3 of the hash browns, sausage bits, green onion mixture and cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
Step 5

In a separate bowl, beat eggs with the milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the top of the casserole.
Step 6

Cover crock pot, set heat level to Low, and cook for 7 to 8 hours (internal temperature should reach 160°F). Garnish each serving with a generous spoonful of salsa and a slice of avocado on the side, if desired.
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