Easy Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Easy Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe that is perfect for serving your family or to a crowd.

This simple recipe is a savory Mexican inspired twist on the usual warm egg and sausage casserole.

Make ahead breakfast idea- Mexican Breakfast Casserole.

Simply assemble the ingredients in your casserole dish and bake it later.

Made with eggs, sausage, and hash browns, this casserole has about everything you need to serve a great breakfast or brunch.

Did you try my recipe for Slow Cooker Blueberry French Toast?

That Blueberry French Toast is a delicious breakfast or brunch recipe that combines classic French toast with blueberries. Both this casserole and that French Toast are make ahead recipes that can work together when you served for breakfast and brunch.

To make this recipe "Mexican inspired" you will need taco or Mexican seasoning. You can find a selection of Mexican seasonings here.

Why we love this easy breakfast recipe.

This really is an easy recipe. I like that you can prepare this the night before, cover and refrigerate it, and then pop it into the oven the next morning.

Here is what else we like about this recipe for

• This casserole contains everything breakfast baked in one casserole dish.
• Leftovers can be enjoyed cold or warmed up in an oven.
• Personalizing this is as easy as switching out your sausage or seasonings.
• Servings can be served as is on a plate or inside of a tortilla for on the go eating.
• This casserole can also be served with salsa, guacamole, and tortilla chips on the side.
• About everyone can agree on this recipe.

Ingredients needed to make Easy Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe.

The ingredients are common and popular breakfast ingredients. Feel free to omit or switch out ingredients as desired.

• Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes. A bag of store bought frozen section hash brown potatoes was used to make my casserole. Your potatoes should be thawed first.
• Sausage. Pork sausage was used to make my casserole. Chorizo or turkey sausage are other options. The sausage should also be cooked.
• Seasoning. A packet of taco seasoning was used in my casserole.
• Salsa. Your choice on how hot your want yours. I am partial to the mild or medium however.
• Cheddar Cheese. The cheese should be shredded. I prefer a sharp or extra sharp in this recipe.
• Eggs. This is the base of the casserole.
• Milk. To make the casserole fluffy.

Tips for making the best breakfast casserole.

Cook your sausage until it is cooked through and browned. Then let it drain to get rid of the excess fat (unless you are a fan of the excess fat).

More helpful tips for you.

1. Instead of browning your own sausage, use sausage or sausage patties that have already been cooked.
2. Prep your casserole dish well for nonstick for an easier clean up.
3. Take this up a notch by adding diced jalapenos, chilis, or a few drops of hot sauce.
4. Stir in some cooked beans or chili for even more flavor.
5. Swap out the potatoes with sliced tortillas or
6. Serve this casserole with a dollop of sour cream on top.

How to make this Easy Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Minutes .
Bake Time: 50 Minutes .
Servings: 8, depending on serving sizes .

1. If you have not done so, brown your sausage in a large skillet on medium heat until cooked through and crumbly.
2. Preheat your oven to 375 and prepare a 9 X 13 casserole dish for for nonstick.
3. On the bottom of the dish, evenly spread out the shredded hash browns until the bottom of the casserole dish is covered.
4. On top of the hash browns, evenly distribute the cooked sausage. Then top the sausage with the salsa.
5. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the salsa.
6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and seasoning until combined. Then pour this on top of the ingredients
7. Loosely cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and then bake for another 20 minutes or until the eggs are baked through. You can test the eggs for doneness by carefully inserting a knife in the center and if it comes out clean, the eggs are done baking.
8. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle any additional desired cheese on top. Then let the casserole sit for five minutes to set enough to cut into servings.

Expert Tip👉 Use a soup ladle to evenly distribute the whipped egg mixture over the ingredients in the casserole dish.

How to store leftover breakfast casserole.

Once the casserole has fully cooled it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored and refrigerated, this casserole should keep for up to four days.

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Easy Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe, a simple and delicious Mexican inspired recipe idea made with hash browns, sausage, and eggs.

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