Hey, y’all! If you want a hearty, flavorful breakfast that feeds a crowd with almost no effort, this Southwest Breakfast Casserole is the perfect choice. It is packed with eggs, chorizo, peppers, onions, green chiles, salsa, hash browns, and plenty of melty cheese.
Southwest Breakfast Casserole
Every bite has a bold, southwest-inspired flavor. Mix everything in one bowl, pour it into a baking dish, and let the oven do the work. It is ideal for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or meal prep when you want something filling and delicious!
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Southwest Breakfast Casserole Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 1 c. milk
- 12 oz. chorizo sausage, chopped
- 1 c. red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ c. onion, diced
- ½ c. salsa
- 4 oz. green chiles
- 30 oz. frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 c. Mexican cheese blend
How to Make Southwest Breakfast Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs and milk.
- Mix in sausage, pepper, onion, salsa, and green chiles. Slowly stir in shredded hash browns and cheese.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
- Using thawed hash browns helps the casserole bake evenly and prevents excess moisture.
- Gently folding in the hash browns and cheese keeps the mixture light and fluffy.
- To check for doneness, make sure the center is set and no longer jiggly.
- You can easily customize the heat level by choosing a mild salsa or a spicier option based on your preference.
- Letting the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing will help it hold together better.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to swap, I'd recommend swapping out for breakfast sausage.
Absolutely! They add great texture and bake beautifully.
Sure can! Cheddar, taco blend, or Colby Jack are all great options.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for up to one week.
Yes. Mix everything together, pour it into the dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake the next morning.
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Recipe
Southwest Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 1 c. milk
- 12 oz. chorizo sausage chopped
- 1 c. red bell pepper chopped
- ½ c. onion diced
- ½ c. salsa
- 4 oz. green chiles
- 30 oz. frozen shredded hash browns thawed
- 2 c. Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs and milk.
- Mix in sausage, pepper, onion, salsa, and green chiles. Slowly stir in shredded hash browns and cheese.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Notes
- Using thawed hash browns helps the casserole bake evenly and prevents excess moisture.
- Gently folding in the hash browns and cheese keeps the mixture light and fluffy.
- To check for doneness, make sure the center is set and no longer jiggly.
- You can easily customize the heat level by choosing a mild salsa or a spicier option based on your preference.
- Letting the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing will help it hold together better.
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