Nana's Green Chile Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Nana's Green Chile Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    9 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    33

Wake up to a symphony of Southwestern flavors with this Green Chile Breakfast Casserole! Savory sausage, fluffy eggs, creamy sour cream, and a generous helping of cheddar and green chiles combine in a comforting make-ahead dish that's perfect for lazy weekend brunches or festive holiday gatherings. Prepare it the night before and let the flavors meld together for an unforgettable morning treat.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Cholesterol
    376 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    21 g
  • Sodium
    1144 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    43 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Baking Dish: Generously butter the bottom and sides of an 8 1/2x11-inch baking dish with half of the butter. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Layer the Bread: Use the remaining butter to coat one side of each bread slice. Place the bread, butter-side down, in the prepared pan, ensuring the entire bottom is covered in a single layer. You may need to tear or trim the bread to fit snugly. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Cook the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bulk pork sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, crumbly, and almost fully cooked. This should take approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease and sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread layer in the baking dish. (Cook time: 7 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and black pepper until well combined. You can also use an electric mixer for a smoother consistency. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage layer in the baking dish. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Add Cheese and Chiles: In a separate bowl, combine the shredded Cheddar cheese and chopped green chiles. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the egg mixture in the baking dish. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Refrigerate: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together and the bread to absorb the egg mixture. (Refrigeration time: 8+ hours)

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Recipe View Bake: Do not preheat the oven. Place the uncovered baking dish in a cold oven and then set the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the casserole is golden brown on top and the egg mixture is set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. (Bake time: 60 minutes)

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Recipe View Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. (Cool time: 5 minutes)

For a spicier kick, use hot sausage or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the egg mixture.
Feel free to substitute the white bread with other types of bread, such as sourdough or brioche.
If you don't have green chiles on hand, you can use a jar of salsa verde for a similar flavor profile.
To prevent the top from browning too quickly, you can loosely tent the casserole with foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
This casserole can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables, such as diced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms. Simply sauté them before adding them to the casserole.
If you're short on time, you can bake the casserole immediately without refrigerating it overnight, but the flavors will not be as developed.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 11 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Santa Kemmer

    I added some diced ham along with the sausage, and it was a big hit!

  • Era Klein

    The flavor combination is perfect. Not too spicy, but definitely flavorful. I will make this again!

  • Carlee Russelschroeder

    I love that you don't preheat the oven! It saves so much time and energy. The casserole turned out perfectly!

  • Rolando Binsstracke

    This casserole is a lifesaver for holiday mornings! So easy to prepare ahead of time, and everyone always loves it.

  • Dennis Little

    My family devoured this! I used pepper jack cheese for an extra kick and it was amazing.

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