Description
This Tex-Mex Style Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful morning dish combining tender diced potatoes, savory sausage, and a cheesy egg mixture spiked with jalapeño and green onions. Baked to perfection, it’s topped with fresh tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro for a vibrant finish. Perfect for a brunch gathering or a satisfying family breakfast, this casserole offers a comforting and spicy twist on a classic baked egg dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 large potatoes, about 3 cups, peeled and very small diced
- 8 oz sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 bunch freshly chopped green onions
- 1 jalapeño or red chile, seeded and thinly sliced
Toppings (Optional)
- Diced fresh tomatoes
- Red onion, finely diced
- Ripe but firm avocado, sliced or diced
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Potatoes and Sausage: Place the peeled and diced potatoes along with the sliced sausage in a medium-sized baking dish, approximately 9×13 inches. Drizzle with olive oil or avocado oil, then season with sea salt, ground black pepper, and ground cumin. Stir thoroughly to ensure the potatoes and sausage are evenly coated with oil and spices.
- Bake Potatoes and Sausage: Bake the coated potatoes and sausage in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is fully cooked.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: While the potatoes and sausage are baking, beat the 12 large eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, freshly chopped green onions, thinly sliced jalapeño (with seeds removed), and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until well combined.
- Combine and Bake Casserole: Once the potatoes are tender, carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the potatoes and sausage in the baking dish. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and lightly golden on top.
- Add Toppings and Serve: After baking, remove the casserole from the oven and top with optional ingredients such as diced fresh tomatoes, finely diced red onion, sliced or diced avocado, and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve the casserole hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage or chorizo for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust the jalapeño amount based on your preferred spice level.
- Use a non-stick baking dish or lightly grease your dish if worried about sticking.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before—assemble everything except the eggs and bake fresh in the morning.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
