Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Tex Mex Flavor
In a rush for breakfast? This a great solution with Holly’s simple and delicious easy breakfast casserole recipe. Itmakes the perfect make ahead breakfast recipe – scrumptious Overnight Mexican Breakfast Casserole Bake. Nothing beats this breakfast overnight casserole from Holly’s cookbook, Too Hot in the Kitchen. Made with tortillas, turkey sausage, seasonings and eggs with southwestern flavors. Plan ahead and it will be so easy to wake up in the morning and pop in the oven. It is absolutely DELICIOUS and there’s nothing to do in preparation for your morning meal but smell it cooking! If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, eat it for breakfast or sometimes even dinner. Breakfast for dinner is the best.
| Servings 10 servings |
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chilies
- 8 ounces ground breakfast turkey sausage
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 red, green, or yellow bell pepper cored and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 5 eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 2 cups fat-free half-and-half
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 5 8-inch 98% fat-free flour tortillas cut into quarters
Ingredients
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- Coat 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread green chilies along bottom of dish.
- In large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble sausage until starts to brown. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until sausage is done and vegetables tender. Add garlic and chili powder. Remove from heat and cool.
- In large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, and half-and-half; and in another bowl, combine green onion and cheese.
- Spoon one-third of sausage mixture over chilies in baking dish. Top with one-third tortilla quarters and one-third cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with cheese. Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole and refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven 350°F. If using glass baking dish, place in cold oven. Bake 50-60 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown or knife inserted into custard comes out clean.
Per Serving: Calories 262 Calories from fat 28% Fat 7g Saturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 129mg Sodium 578mg Carbohydrate 23g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 5g Protein 18g Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 2 1/2 lean meat
Breakfast Overnight Casserole From Too Hot in the Kitchen Cookbook
If you’re looking for easy healthy recipes with some pizzazz, then Too Hot in the Kitchen will be your favorite cookbook. From this simple brunch recipe to easy entertaining ideas, this book guides you through the kitchen.
All recipes have nutritional information and diabetic exchanges. If you like to read cookbooks–the women’s quotes will keep you entertained.
Eggs Are Healthy! Enjoy Overnight Mexican Breakfast Casserole
We know bran is full of fiber and blueberries are brain food but you may be cutting out yummy foods previously deemed bad for you and missing out on their surprising health benefits. Sound too good to be true? Not this time because you do not have to deprive yourself to enjoy a healthy nutrient-rich diet. Eggs have previously been labeled as artery-clogging, however, they are now a highly recommended protein-rich food full of vitamins and minerals such as choline and lutein – vital for brain function, eye health, pregnancy and fetal development. At only 70 calories per egg, each provides 13 essential nutrients, vitamins and high-quality protein. Eggs do contain cholesterol but recent studies show they actually contain 14% less than previously thought at 185 mg cholesterol per egg.
What To Serve With Overnight Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Many people struggle with menus so Holly’s recipes can help you with your menu. You can serve the two coffee cake recipes below or muffins. Then, pick up fresh fruit and whip up these Cheese Grits. If brunch is your favorite meal check out these easy brunch recipes on Holly’s healthy food blog.
Eggs Are Healthy And Great Way To Enjoy Eggs In Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
All you need is a whisk to whip up the egg mixture for this delicious overnight Mexican Breakfast Bake. The American Heart Association recommends eating 300 mg or less of cholesterol per day and you may easily enjoy a whole egg several times per week for it’s nutritional benefits. Yes, eggs are healthy!
Or, whip up a few egg whites and still get that great source of protein. Too much of a good thing can be bad for you if done in excess but the key is to treat yourself occasionally. Then, by doing so you also boost your health with nutritional benefits! Enjoy this easy breakfast casserole recipe for the perfect make-ahead overnight Mexican breakfast casserole.
Morning Favorite Coffee Cake Breakfast
Holly’s blueberry coffee cake recipe wows everyone – most popular Blueberry Muffin Streusel Cake from Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook. A moist easy recipe that you don’t even need a mixer. You won’t be able to quit eating it. This recipe and the Yummy Yam Praline Coffee Cake are two all-time favorites!
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