Mexican Breakfast Casserole Food

MEXICAN-STYLE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Spray a small pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer onions to a large bowl and mix in hash browns, ham, taco-flavored cheese, and chile peppers. Layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, and taco seasoning together in a bowl. Pour on top of the hash brown layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes; check every 5 minutes toward the end.
• Remove from the oven and spread Mexican cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Let casserole stand for 5 minutes to set before serving.

MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Roast the peppers by placing them on an open gas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, about 7 to 10 minutes. (Alternately, the peppers can be roasted under a broiler, or on top of a gas or charcoal grill.) Place the blackened peppers in a plastic or paper bag, and let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel the peppers, split in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and the stems.
• Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Spread the chiles in a flat layer across the bottom of the dish.
• In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, stirring to break up the meat, until browned. Add the onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and chili powder, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and half-and-half with the hot sauce, salt and black pepper.
• In another bowl, combine the green onions, cilantro, jack, and cheddar, and mix well.
• Spoon 1/3 of the sausage mixture over the chiles in the dish, top with 1/3 of the tortilla quarters, and 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layering, ending with a cheese layer. Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients. Let rest, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake until bubbly and golden brown, and a knife inserted into the custard comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream and picante sauce.

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place 3 tortillas in slow cooker, tearing if needed to cover bottom.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and chile with whisk. Reserve 2 tablespoons chopped bell pepper, 2 tablespoons green onions and 3/4 cup cheese; set aside.
• Top tortillas in slow cooker with half of the sausage, remaining bell pepper, green onions and cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 3 tortillas, tearing if needed to cover mixture. Pour egg mixture over tortillas.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or on High heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until temperature reaches 160°F and center is set.
• Sprinkle with reserved cheese, bell pepper, green onions and the cilantro. Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with table knife. Serve with salsa and avocado slices, if desired.

MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F and spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
• Arrange tortilla pieces evenly in the bottom of the pan; set aside.
• Add the boiling water to the cheese sauce in the au gratin mix; mix well.
• Add potato slices, onion, jalapeno pepper and cooked chorizo to the liquid.
• Add eggs and stir thoroughly.
• Pour over the tortilla pieces and spread evenly.
• Loosely cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake an additional five minutes.
• Remove from oven and let sit for ten minutes before serving.
• Serve with salsa or pico de gallo.

LOW CARB VEGETARIAN MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13 pan.
• Saute onion and pepper in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Add Morningstar crumbles and chopped jalapenos. Cook until heated through.
• Add spices to crumbles and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat.
• Scramble eggs. Add cream, 1 1/2 C shredded cheese, and salsa.
• Mix crumble mixture and egg mixture. Pour in pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes, top with cheese, and bake for 15 more minutes.
• Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the bread cubes, ham, chilies and red pepper. , In a small bowl, whisk the egg substitute, milk, onion powder, cumin, mustard and cayenne. Pour over bread mixture; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa if desired.