Start your morning with a burst of bold Southwestern flavor by whipping up this Easy Breakfast Casserole Ole! Perfect for feeding a crowd, this make-ahead breakfast bake combines fluffy eggs, savory breakfast sausage, and crispy hash brown potatoes with zesty diced green chilies, juicy diced tomatoes, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder. Topped with melty cheddar cheese, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether you're hosting brunch or meal-prepping for the week, this hearty casserole is as easy as it is delicious. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of green onions for a touch of freshness, and watch it disappear in no time!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the frozen hash brown potatoes, cooked sausage, diced green chilies, diced tomatoes (drained), and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir everything until evenly incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the middle and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired, and serve warm.
Calories |
4295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 296.1 g | 380% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.7 g | 598% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2070 mg | 690% | |
| Sodium | 9721 mg | 423% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.3 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 190.7 g | 381% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 2578 mg | 198% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 5888 mg | 125% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.