Amazing 3-Step Breakfast Burrito Casserole Secret
Assemble this Breakfast Burrito Casserole ahead of time for a simple, stress-free brunch. It captures all the flavors of a breakfast burrito in an easy bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Tortillas, cut into pieces
- Ground sausage or chorizo
- Scrambled eggs
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Black beans, rinsed and drained
- Salsa
- Green onions, chopped
- Your favorite seasonings (e.g., cumin, chili powder)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage or chorizo; drain excess fat.
- Prepare scrambled eggs to your preference.
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Layer half the tortilla pieces in the bottom of the dish.
- Spread half the cooked meat, half the eggs, and half the cheese over the tortillas.
- Add half the black beans and a layer of salsa.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top.
- Cover the casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Preheat your oven to the required temperature before baking.
- Bake until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for making the night before.
- Adjust the amount of salsa to control the spice level.
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based sausage for meat.
- Use fresh ingredients from your garden for the brightest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg