Description
A hearty and flavorful Mexican Sausage Breakfast Casserole perfect for brunch or a satisfying breakfast. Layers of seasoned sausage, melted cheese, soft corn tortillas, and creamy eggs are baked to perfection and topped with a creamy Velveeta salsa sauce. Easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- 2 cups salsa (divided)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 16 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Cheese Sauce
- 12 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Soften Tortillas: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds until they are soft and pliable. Line the bottom and about one inch up the sides of the prepared baking dish with the softened tortillas.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning and half a cup of salsa, then simmer for five minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble Layers: Spread the seasoned sausage evenly over the tortilla layer. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly on top of the sausage.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1½ cups of salsa, and sour cream. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese layers in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is lightly golden.
- Make Cheese Sauce: While the casserole bakes, prepare the cheese sauce by combining the Velveeta cheese and 1 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Microwave until melted and smooth.
- Serve and Garnish: Once baked, cut the casserole into slices, spoon the warm cheese sauce over each serving, and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado if desired.
Notes
- To soften tortillas, ensure they are covered with a damp paper towel before microwaving to prevent drying out.
- You can substitute Velveeta with another melting cheese for the sauce if preferred.
- For added freshness, top the casserole slices with chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or sour cream when serving.
- Make sure the eggs are fully set before removing from the oven to avoid a runny center.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and refrigerated; bake fresh in the morning adjusting the baking time slightly if chilled.
