Mexican Lasagna Breakfast Casserole



Breakfast casserole that tastes great and is hearty, with a Mexican twist. A tasty breakfast is made up of tortillas, eggs, sausage, vegetables, and cheese stacked on top of each other.

Ingredients:

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • Salsa and sour cream for serving optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks

Once it's browned and cooked through, remove it from the skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, saut the diced bell peppers and onions until they are soft and translucent

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper

To assemble the casserole, spread a small amount of the egg mixture in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish

Place two tortillas on the bottom, overlapping as needed to cover the surface

Layer half of the cooked sausage, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and shredded cheeses over the tortillas

Pour half of the egg mixture over the layers

Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with a final layer of tortillas on top

Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top layer of tortillas and sprinkle with extra cheese if desired

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown

Allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving

Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired

Enjoy your Mexican Lasagna Breakfast Casserole!


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