Description
Hearty breakfast casserole from Mexico blends savory sausage, eggs, and cheese in a comforting morning dish. Layers of rich ingredients promise a satisfying start that you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Protein:
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 12 large eggs
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 4 cups crusty bread, cubed
- 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Generously coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage for easy serving.
- Crumble sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cooking until browned and fully separated into small pieces.
- Incorporate diced onions, minced garlic, sliced peppers, chopped mushrooms, and fresh spinach into the sausage, sautéing until vegetables become tender and release their moisture.
- Distribute bread cubes evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a foundational layer.
- Arrange the seasoned sausage and vegetable mixture uniformly over the bread cubes, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Whisk eggs with milk, grated cheese, salt, and black pepper until ingredients are thoroughly integrated and smooth.
- Gently cascade the egg mixture across the casserole, allowing it to seep between the sausage and bread layers.
- Seal the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 12 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and remove casserole from refrigerator 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm center, indicating complete cooking.
Notes
- Swap Protein Easily substitute sausage with turkey, ham, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences or health goals.
- Reduce Gluten Use gluten-free bread cubes or substitute with sweet potato or cauliflower base for lower-carb options.
- Enhance Flavor Add fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or chives to elevate the dish’s taste profile and complexity.
- Meal Prep Portion and freeze individual servings for quick grab-and-go breakfasts during busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg