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A close-up of an easy Mexican breakfast casserole, filled with cheesy enchiladas, topped with melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.

Tortilla Breakfast Casserole Recipe

A hearty Mexican breakfast bake with a unique accordion fold technique that creates natural pockets for the chorizo, cheese, and egg custard. Assemble the night before for an easy morning bake.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Christmas morning, CInco de Mayo, make-ahead breakfast casserole, Mexican breakfast casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, tortilla breakfast casserole
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces plant-based chorizo
  • 10 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sliced green onions divided
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
  • 1 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute or 8 large eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • avocado, salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream optional for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the plant-based Mexican chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and any excess moisture has cooked off, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
  • Fold each tortilla back and forth in 1½-inch folds like an accordion. Place each folded tortilla pressed against the others in the baking dish and lightly spread them apart until they fit the length of the dish.
  • Distribute the cooked chorizo evenly into the folds of the tortillas. Reserve 2 tablespoons of green onions for garnish and sprinkle the remainder evenly over the tortillas. Add the red bell pepper and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs or JustEgg, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour the mixture over the casserole and use a fork or spatula to work it into the tortilla folds. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown. The casserole is done when the center no longer jiggles when you gently shake the dish.
  • Garnish and serve. Top with the reserved green onions and chopped cilantro and serve hot. Serve with avocado, salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 676IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 2mg
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