Southwest Brunch Casserole Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• In a large skillet, cook pork sausage together with finely chopped onions on medium heat until the sausage is cooked through and is no longer pink. Add chopped red bell pepper, black beans, and diced green chili peppers. Add half the spices (1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin) and mix everything up.
• Add shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and hash browns to the sausage mixture and mix them in.
• In a small bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, and the remaining half of spices (1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin).
• Use 2.8 L (3 quarts) rectangular baking dish - 11 inches long x 8.5 inches wide x 3 inches deep. Brush the bottom and the sides of the baking pan with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
• Add half the sausage mixture to the baking pan, and pour half of the egg mixture over the sausage mixture, carefully and evenly. Add the remaining half of the sausage mixture on top, and pour the remaining half of the egg mixture evenly over the sausage mixture.
• Bake, uncovered for about 40-50 minutes. The casserole is ready when the eggs are set and no longer liquid in the center. Let the dish cool for about 30 minutes before slicing it.

SOUTHWESTERN EGG CASSEROLE

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.

SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1.Combine potatoes, cheese, and seasonings in 13" X 9" X 2" baking dish, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange pepper rings over top of potato mixture.
• 2.Crack one egg into each pepper ring, brush eggs with melted butter. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until egg whites are set and potatoes are tender.

EASY CHEESY SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 8" x 8" baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
• Top the casserole with the reserved cheddar cheese.
• Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.
• Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting in squares.

SOUTHWESTERN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large skillet heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to break it up. Add the onion, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the sausage is browned, stirring throughout the process. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs and milk until combined. Add the 1/2 cup cheese and salsa and stir gently until mixed in.
• Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick spray. Spread the sausage mixture on the bottom. Pour the egg mixture over top. Top the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the sliced jalapeños {optional}.
• Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are starting to brown. Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro and green onion. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream or salsa.

SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly butter both side of bread slices and place in 9x13-inch baking dish.
• In nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown beef sausage; drain well and pat with paper towels. Sprinkle sausage over bread slices.
• Sprinkle cheese over sausage. Follow with a layer of chopped green chilies.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add salt, dry mustard and half-and-half. Mix thoroughly. Pour over casserole.
• Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• To bake, preheat oven to 350°F and bake casserole 45 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Allow to stand 15 minutes to set. Cut into squares and serve with picante sauce on the side.

SOUTHWEST BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spread butter over cut sides of each muffin half. Place buttered side up in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Spoon sausage over muffin halves. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and sour cream; pour over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese and chilies. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine the hash browns, cooked bacon, and sour cream in a bowl.
• Spread the mixture into a freezer-safe, greased 9x13 baking dish.
• Spoon the salsa evenly over the top of the hash brown mixture.
• In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Pour the seasoned eggs over the salsa layer.
• Top the casserole with shredded cheese.
• Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap, then cover with foil and freeze.
• Thaw then remove the foil and plastic wrap.
• Replace the foil on top of the dish and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.
• Garnish with avocado, cilantro, diced tomato and sliced green onion.