Texas Breakfast Casserole
Wake up to bold flavors with this hearty Texas Breakfast Casserole, a crowd-pleasing dish that packs a punch of Southwest-inspired goodness. Featuring savory breakfast sausage, a medley of vibrant bell peppers, spicy jalapeño, and perfectly seasoned hash browns, this casserole is bound together with a rich, creamy egg mixture. Two types of cheese—shredded cheddar and pepper jack—melt together to create gooey layers of deliciousness, while smoked paprika and garlic powder add a subtle kick of warmth. Baked to golden perfection, this easy breakfast casserole is ideal for feeding a hungry group, whether it's a weekend brunch, holiday gathering, or meal prep for busy mornings. Ready in just over an hour, this make-ahead-friendly dish perfectly balances hearty, cheesy, and zesty flavors, ensuring a satisfying start to any day. Keywords: Texas Breakfast Casserole, breakfast casserole recipe, easy brunch ideas, make-ahead breakfast, Southwest-inspired breakfast recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 10 eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 20 ounces frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño for 5-6 minutes, or until they are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the thawed hash browns, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded pepper jack cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 1325 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*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.
