Mexican Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
A Mexican-inspired breakfast casserole layered with frozen hash brown patties, cooked sausage, shredded cheeses, salsa and an egg mixture, baked until set.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 frozenhash brown patties
- 1 1/2- lbssausage
- 1 1/2 cupsalsa
- 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 12 largeeggs
- 1/4 cupmilk
- 1 1-ozpackage taco seasoning
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange the 8 frozen hash brown patties in a single layer to cover the bottom of the prepared dish; press them together if needed so they form a mostly even layer.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the 1½ pounds of sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until no pink remains. Drain off excess grease.
- Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the hash brown patties in the baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the sausage, then spoon 1½ cups salsa over the cheeses in an even layer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 12 large eggs, ¼ cup milk, and the contents of the 1‑oz package of taco seasoning until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole so it soaks into the layers.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the eggs are set in the center and the top is lightly browned.
- Let the casserole rest about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- 12-inch Non-Stick Skillet
- Meat Masher Tool
- Mixing bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Rotary Cheese Grater
Notes
Can substitute turkey sausage or Mexican chorizo.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix made with Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper:https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Variations/Additionsyellow onionsred bell peppersjalapenos pepperspoblano chile peppersdiced green chilesblack beans
yellow onions
red bell peppers
jalapenos peppers
poblano chile peppers
diced green chiles
black beans
You can use any cheese that you enjoy. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Pepper Jack Cheeses are my go-to.
Can I make Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator overnight.When ready to bake, bring the baking dish to room temperature and bake as directed.
When ready to bake, bring the baking dish to room temperature and bake as directed.
Can I freeze Breakfast Casserole? Yes! Assemble the casserole. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.Thaw and bake as directed.
Thaw and bake as directed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix made with Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper:https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Variations/Additionsyellow onionsred bell peppersjalapenos pepperspoblano chile peppersdiced green chilesblack beans
yellow onions
red bell peppers
jalapenos peppers
poblano chile peppers
diced green chiles
black beans
You can use any cheese that you enjoy. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Pepper Jack Cheeses are my go-to.
Can I make Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator overnight.When ready to bake, bring the baking dish to room temperature and bake as directed.
When ready to bake, bring the baking dish to room temperature and bake as directed.
Can I freeze Breakfast Casserole? Yes! Assemble the casserole. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.Thaw and bake as directed.
Thaw and bake as directed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.