Tex Mex Breakfast Casserole
This Tex Mex Breakfast Casserole Recipe is a delicious breakfast option that is easy to prepare and always a hit! Don’t let the name fool you, this is also a great lunch, brunch or dinner meal – just leave out the word breakfast, and you’re in business! A few more great recipes that you might like to try for breakfast would be the Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe, and this fantastic Breakfast Muffin Recipe, or this gluten free Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipe from personal trainer and sports nutritionist, Shannon Carney.
This recipe is perfect as you can make this a day ahead for company, or just make a batch for the weekly meal planning menu. Meal planning is always smart to avoid the fast food trap, or unhealthy choices. Made from scratch is always a smart idea as you know exactly what you are fueling your body. This is always important when working out – you need to fuel your body for best results. You can always take it to the next level by working with one of our talented personal trainers. When working with a personal trainer, it is always smart to take a look at your diet as well. We are what we eat! At Sister Bay Athletic Club we offer personal training, an amazing gym, fitness classes, and so much more!
If you enjoyed this recipe, check out more of our healthy recipes to change up your weekly meal plan!
This is a great breakfast recipe because it allows for many variations and flexibility. Simply swap ingredients to allow for taste or dietary restrictions, or you can prep/bake ahead of time for events or holidays.
Course:
Breakfast
Keyword:
breakfast, casserole, eggs, tex mex
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 248 kcal
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14.5
ounce
can diced potatoes
or 1 3/4 cup diced cooked potatoes
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3 1/2
ounces
cooked chorizo sausage – diced
(2 links)
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2
cans
chopped green chilies (undrained)
(4.5 ounces)
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2
cups
shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
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12
large
eggs
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1/2
cup
chopped scallions
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1/2
teaspoon
seasoned salt
such as Adobo
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1
jalapeno
sliced thin
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4
ounces
avocado
sliced
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1
cup
chunky mild salsa
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Spray a 3-qt (9” x 13”) oblong glass Pyrex baking dish with cooking spray
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Place the potatoes in the baking dish. Top with chorizo, green chiles and 1 cup of the cheese
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In medium bowl, beat eggs, scallions and seasoning salt with a whisk until well blended. Pour over potato mixture.
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Cover with lid and refrigerate overnight, if preparing the night before.
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When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.
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Pre-heat the oven to 325°F.
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Bake uncovered 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven, top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and jalapeno slices.
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Bake 2 more minutes, until the cheese melts. To serve, cut into 10 squares and serve with salsa and avocado.
Nutrition Facts
Tex Mex Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
Calories from Fat 140
% Daily Value*
Fat 15.5g24%
Saturated Fat 7.5g47%
Cholesterol 246.5mg82%
Sodium 561mg24%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 15.5g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.