Breakfast Green Chili Casserole
A comforting make-ahead casserole with eggs, green chiles, cheese and a hash brown or bread base. Spicy, customizable, and perfect for brunch or batch breakfasts.
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 1 lb frozen shredded hash browns thawed and squeezed dry (or 4 cups cubed day-old bread)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 8 oz breakfast sausage or 1 bell pepper + 8 ounces black beans for vegetarian
- 4 oz diced green chiles
Custard & Cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced green onions or thinly sliced jalapeño
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread hash browns (or buttered bread cubes) evenly in the bottom and press down slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Add breakfast sausage and cook until browned; if vegetarian, sauté bell pepper and add warmed black beans. Stir in drained green chiles and remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Sprinkle half of the cheddar over the base, distribute the sausage and chile mixture, then pour the egg mixture evenly over everything. Top with remaining cheddar.
- Bake 35–45 minutes until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro and green onions or jalapeño if desired.
Notes
- Assemble the casserole and refrigerate overnight; add a few minutes to bake time if chilled.
- To freeze: bake, cool, and freeze in portions; reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
- For a crispier top, broil 1–2 minutes at the end—watch carefully.
- Swap proteins: use ham, bacon, turkey sausage, or make it vegetarian with mushrooms and beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 780mgSugar: 4g
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