Texas Breakfast Casserole

Wake up to bold flavors with this hearty Texas Breakfast Casserole, a crowd-pleasing dish that packs a punch of Southwest-inspired goodness. Featuring savory breakfast sausage, a medley of vibrant bell peppers, spicy jalapeño, and perfectly seasoned hash browns, this casserole is bound together with a rich, creamy egg mixture. Two types of cheese—shredded cheddar and pepper jack—melt together to create gooey layers of deliciousness, while smoked paprika and garlic powder add a subtle kick of warmth. Baked to golden perfection, this easy breakfast casserole is ideal for feeding a hungry group, whether it's a weekend brunch, holiday gathering, or meal prep for busy mornings. Ready in just over an hour, this make-ahead-friendly dish perfectly balances hearty, cheesy, and zesty flavors, ensuring a satisfying start to any day. Keywords: Texas Breakfast Casserole, breakfast casserole recipe, easy brunch ideas, make-ahead breakfast, Southwest-inspired breakfast recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 10 eggs
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 20 ounces frozen hash browns (thawed)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 as needed cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño for 5-6 minutes, or until they are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Add the thawed hash browns, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded pepper jack cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2550.2 grams (2550.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4697

Total Fat 330.90g	424%
Saturated Fat 149.30g	747%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 2545mg	848%
Sodium 11377mg	495%
Total Carbohydrate 198.50g	72%
Dietary Fiber 20.20g	72%
Total Sugars 31.00g
Protein 224.20g	448%

Vitamin D 595IU	2975%
Calcium 3346mg	257%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 4754mg	101%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 17.0%