Southwestern Brunch Eggs Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into eggs (batter will be lumpy). Add cheeses, butter and chiles. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

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.

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 BRUNCH EGGS

Steps:

• 1. Coat a 9" baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk and seasonings together; set aside.
• 3. Trim crust from bread.
• 4. Pour just enough egg mixture to cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• 5. Line dish with half of the bread.
• 6. Spread half of each cheese, half of the chorizo and half the chilies over the bread layer.
• 7. Add another bread layer and the remaining cheese, corizo and chilies.
• 8. Pour remaining egg mixture over the dish.
• 9. Cover with foil.
• 10. Refrigerate overnight.
• 11. Bake in 350 degree F. oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until liquid is set to custard.
• 12. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream.