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Yeehaw Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast sausage, cornbread, peppers, salsa verde, eggs, and cheddar bake into a savory casserole with a golden cheesy top.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 10 servings
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/3 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup salsa verde
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed cornbread
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage and diced onion with chili powder and cumin until the meat is browned. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salsa verde, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Add cubed cornbread, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, diced red and green peppers, and the cooked sausage mixture to the bowl. Gently stir to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set. Let rest slightly before serving.

Notes

Perfect for make-ahead breakfast. Swap sausage with bacon or veggie sausage for variations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 13.7gProtein: 17.3gFat: 23.6gSaturated Fat: 10.8gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 777mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 4.7g