Ultimate Spicy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Spicy Breakfast Bake 🌶️🍳

Preparation & Cooking Time ⏱️

Description

Emeril Lagasse wowed us on Good Morning America with this divine breakfast bake. It’s a flavorful dish perfect for brunch or a hearty breakfast. Feel free to try it and enjoy the spicy kick!

Recipe Category

Breakfast

Keywords

Pork, Meat, Brunch

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pound chorizo sausage
• 1 1/2 pounds hot sausage
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 5 flour tortillas
• 10 large eggs
• 5 cups half-and-half
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack pepper cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar, shredded
• Salsa, for serving
• Sour cream, for serving

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 723.3 kcal
• Fat: 55 g
• Saturated Fat: 24.3 g
• Cholesterol: 332.1 mg
• Sodium: 1366.2 mg
• Carbohydrates: 21.5 g
• Fiber: 3.6 g
• Sugars: 2.2 g
• Protein: 36.2 g

Yield

Serves 10

Instructions

1. Note: This recipe requires at least six hours of refrigeration before baking.

2. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Roast the Peppers:

   • Place the red bell peppers on an open gas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, about 7 to 10 minutes.
   • Alternatively, you can roast the peppers under a broiler or on top of a gas or charcoal grill.
   • Once charred, place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let them rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
   • Peel the peppers, split them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and stems.

4. Prepare the Baking Dish:

   • Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of butter.
   • Spread the roasted chilis in a flat layer across the bottom of the dish.

5. Cook the Sausage Mixture:

   • In a large skillet, cook the chorizo and hot sausage over medium-high heat, stirring to break up the meat, until browned.
   • Add the onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.
   • Add the garlic and chili powder, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
   • Remove from the heat.

6. Prepare the Tortillas:

   • In a separate skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
   • Add one tortilla and cook until softened, about 30 seconds per side.
   • Remove from the pan and cut into quarters.
   • Repeat with the remaining oil and tortillas.

7. Prepare the Egg Mixture:

   • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
   • Whisk to combine.

8. Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

   • In a medium bowl, combine the green onions, cilantro, Monterey Jack pepper cheese, and medium cheddar.
   • Mix well.

9. Assemble the Bake:

   • Spoon 1/3 of the sausage mixture over the chilis in the baking dish.
   • Top with 1/3 of the tortilla quarters, and 1/3 of the cheese mixture.
   • Repeat the layering process, ending with a cheese layer.
   • Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients.
   • Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.

10. Bake the Dish:

    • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, and a knife inserted into the custard comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

11. Rest and Serve:

    • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
    • Serve with salsa and sour cream, as desired. Enjoy your Spicy Breakfast Bake! 🌶️🍳

This delicious breakfast bake is perfect for those lazy weekends when you want a hearty meal that’s full of flavor and a bit of a kick. Gather your ingredients, follow these steps, and savor each spicy, cheesy bite. Bon appétit!