Best Southwest Sausage Casserole Recipes

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Provided by papergoddess

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
12 corn tortillas, cut in 1 inch strips
1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage (or chorizo)
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
8 eggs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 -10 slices tomatoes, thin (optional)

Steps:

Fry sausage and drain.
Add onions and pepper; saute about 5 minutes.
Combine eggs, milk and spices.
Grease 13" X 9" pan.
Line bottom with half of tortilla strips, then sausage, chiles, and Jack cheese.
Repeat second layer, ending with cheese.
Pour egg mixture over top of casserole.
You can add 8-10 thin tomato slices on top.
Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
You can make this the night before and put in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.9, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 229.8, Sodium 1138, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 26.5

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Provided by Virginia Hendrix

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-4oz. can(s) chopped green chilies
6 corn tortillas cut in 1/2 " strips
1 lb ground sausage-cooked and drained
2 c monterey jack cheese
1/2 c milk
8 large eggs
1/2 tsp each of salt, garlic powder, onion salt,cumin, and black pepper

Steps:

1. Grease 9/12 pan. Layer 1/2 of the following-chilies, tortillas, sausage and cheese-repeat. Combine eggs, milk and seasonings, pour over mixture. Sprinkle with paprika, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate til ready to bake. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa.