Mexican Breakfast Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 1 bag 20 oz refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 1 package 1 oz taco seasoning mix
  • 1 lb bulk turkey or pork breakfast sausage
  • 1 medium onion chopped (½ cup)
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 8 oz
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • cups chunky-style salsa

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, toss potatoes and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix until evenly coated.
  • Pat in baking dish.
  • Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray.
  • Add the sausage and onion; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink.
  • Drain.
  • In same large bowl, beat eggs, cheese, milk, salt, pepper and remaining taco seasoning mix with whisk until well blended.
  • Stir in sausage mixture and salsa.
  • Carefully pour over potatoes in baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered about 40 minutes or until eggs are set in center.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Make-Ahead Magic

You can assemble the Mexican Breakfast Casserole, right, as directed the night before; cover and refrigerate. In the morning, simply uncover and pop it in the oven. You may need to add an extra 5 to 10 minutes to the bake time.
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Course Breakfast / Brunch
Cuisine Mexican
Holliday Christmas