Texas Two-Step Breakfast Casserole
By
Michelle London
@innkeeperchef
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I made some modifications to a typical Southwest breakfast casserole recipe. I love this recipe because I can make it up the night before and bake it in the morning. Egg casseroles can often be a bit dry, but this one comes out moist and delicious every time!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is a quick and hearty breakfast casserole. We were a bit leery there wouldn't be enough eggs (with all the other goodies packed in here), but it was perfect. It has a Tex-Mex flair to it with the green chilies, onion, and seasoning. When served with a little sour cream and pico it tastes like a breakfast taco. Great for breakfast or brunch, but could be enjoyed for dinner too. 
Ingredients
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2 can(s)mild chilies, drained very well (1 7 oz. can and 1 4 oz. can)
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8corn tortillas, cut into strips
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1 pkgbulk breakfast sausage (12 oz.), cooked and drained
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1 mediumyellow onion, diced
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8eggs
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1/2 cheavy whipping cream (can substitute milk or half and half)
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1 tspground cumin
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1/2 tspfreshly ground black pepper
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 tspgarlic salt or powder
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1 1/2 cpepper jack or cheddar cheese (or a combination), shredded
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2 smallroma tomatoes, sliced
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1/2 tsppaprika
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·sour cream, optional
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·pico de gallo, optional
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·romaine lettuce leaves, optional
How to Make Texas Two-Step Breakfast Casserole
- Lightly coat a 13x9 (or similar size) baking dish with non-stick spray. Add a layer of 1/2 of the chilies.
- Add half of the tortilla strips.
- Add half of the sausage and onion.
- Add half of the cheese to the dish.
- Repeat a second time with remaining chilies, tortilla strips, sausage, onion, and cheese.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and cumin together until well combined.
- Pour over casserole.
- Arrange tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, heat over to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and bake casserole 40 minutes or until center has set and edges are lightly browned.
- If desired, serve with sour cream and pico de gallo. I always make up a nice display of these ingredients on a pretty serving tray with a bed of romaine lettuce.
About Texas Two-Step Breakfast Casserole
Course/Dish: Breakfast Casseroles Eggs
Main Ingredient: Eggs
Regional Style: Southwestern
Collection: Casserole Crazy
Other Tag: For Kids
Recipe For: The Best Sausage
