Mexican Potato Sausage Casserole

Breakfast Casserole - Breakfast and Brunch

Our Southwest Hash Browns and spicy sausage give this hearty egg bake real Mexican flavor. It makes a great brunch dish or easy dinner.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Potato Sausage Casserole

Ingredients

12 ounces ground chorizo or Italian sausage

½ cup chopped green bell pepper

1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes® Southwest Style Hash Browns

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

4 each eggs

1 cup milk

1 medium tomato

seeded

chopped

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Directions

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet cook sausage and green pepper over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is browned and cooked through; drain.

Step 2

Place half of the Simply Potatoes in prepared baking dish. Top with half of the sausage and 3/4 cup of cheese; repeat.

Step 3

Combine eggs and milk in medium bowl; beat well with fork. Pour egg mixture evenly over layered mixture in pan. Cover with foil; bake for 45 minutes. Uncover; add chopped tomato and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 4

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Potato Sausage Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 504.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.5g 59%

Carbohydrates: 12.9g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 36.9g 57%

Saturated Fat: 16.8g 84%

Cholesterol: 195.8mg 65%

Vitamin A Iu: 726.1IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 12.7mg 21%

Folate: 28.1mcg 7%

Calcium: 351.9mg 35%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 31.9mg 11%

Potassium: 426.8mg 12%

Sodium: 1155mg 46%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 42%

Calories From Fat: 332

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.