Southwest Brunch Casserole

Health score
4%
Southwest Brunch Casserole
40 min.
12
387kcal

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Start your day off right with a delightful Southwest Brunch Casserole that brings a burst of flavor to your morning routine! This hearty dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast, serving up to 12 people with a satisfying blend of ingredients that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Imagine the aroma of mild ground pork sausage sizzling in the pan, mingling with the savory notes of onions and the rich, creamy Chile-Cheese Sauce. As you whip together a dozen eggs with a splash of evaporated milk, the anticipation builds for the delicious layers that are about to come together. The addition of fresh cilantro or parsley adds a vibrant touch, making this casserole not just a meal, but a feast for the senses.

What sets this recipe apart is the unique dough made from self-rising flour, which is rolled out and sprinkled with sharp Cheddar cheese before being sliced and placed atop the egg mixture. As it bakes, the dough transforms into a golden, flaky topping that perfectly complements the rich filling beneath. Whether you're hosting a brunch party or simply treating yourself to a special breakfast, this Southwest Brunch Casserole is sure to impress and satisfy. Get ready to enjoy a deliciously hearty meal that’s as easy to make as it is to devour!

Ingredients

  • 12 servings chile-cheese sauce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 12 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.3 cup evaporated milk 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 16 oz mild ground pork sausage 
  • oz monterrey jack cheese shredded with peppers
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • cups self-rising flour 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cook sausage and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium; add eggs, and cook, without stirring, until eggs begin to set on bottom. Gently stir to slightly break up eggs. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are thickened but still moist. (Do not overstir, as this will form small, dry pieces.)
  2. Remove from heat; stir in Chile-Cheese Sauce. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; set aside.
  3. Stir together flour and next 4 ingredients until a dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times.
  4. Roll dough into a 12-inch square; sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese and cilantro.
  5. Roll up, jelly-roll fashion, and cut into 12 (1-inch-thick) slices.
  6. Place dough slices over egg mixture, spacing evenly.
  7. Bake at 400 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
  8. Kitchen Express: Prepare sausage, egg, and Chile-Cheese Sauce mixture as directed; spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top evenly with 12 frozen Southern-style biscuits.
  9. Bake at 400 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Pillsbury Southern Style Oven
  10. Baked Biscuits, located in the freezer section of the supermarket.

Nutrition Facts

Calories387kcal
Protein19.93%
Fat62.58%
Carbs17.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.08
Glycemic Load
9.88
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
11.66173923793%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:386.97kcal
19.35%
Fat:26.6g
40.92%
Saturated Fat:9.07g
56.67%
Carbohydrates:16.73g
5.58%
Net Carbohydrates:16.14g
5.87%
Sugar:1.23g
1.36%
Cholesterol:243.45mg
81.15%
Sodium:419.95mg
18.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.06g
38.12%
Selenium:27.15µg
38.79%
Phosphorus:256.88mg
25.69%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.67%
Calcium:162.67mg
16.27%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.54%
Zinc:2.18mg
14.57%
Vitamin B5:1.25mg
12.55%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.8%
Vitamin K:12.22µg
11.64%
Vitamin D:1.67µg
11.11%
Vitamin B3:2.07mg
10.34%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.97%
Vitamin A:481.63IU
9.63%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.5%
Iron:1.69mg
9.41%
Folate:36.52µg
9.13%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.68%
Potassium:228.86mg
6.54%
Magnesium:22.98mg
5.75%
Copper:0.11mg
5.49%
Fiber:0.59g
2.35%
Source:My Recipes