This hearty casserole is sort of a cross between enchiladas and chilaquiles within the fashion of a layered lasagna. And if that sounds complicated, hear me out! This casserole consists of layers of corn tortilla chips, Mexican spiced veggies, floor turkey, salsa and cheese. It’s baked along with the binding assist of eggs, turning this casserole right into a comforting begin to your morning (or afternoon)!

In typical casserole trend, there are just a few steps wanted to place it collectively. However not like most casserole recipes on the market, this one consists of actual meals substances which you could be ok with serving up your loved ones.

This recipe works equally nearly as good served the day it’s made, or as a make-ahead breakfast! This dish may be made just a few days forward and saved refrigerated, and even frozen and pulled out the night time earlier than for meal prep. We’ll stroll you thru all of the steps and make-ahead suggestions beneath!

Breakfast Casserole Components

• Floor Turkey
• Bell Peppers
• Onions
• Taco Seasoning
• Salt and Pepper
• Retailer-Purchased Salsa
• Black Bean
• Child Spinach
• Eggs
• Oil
• Sizzling Sauce
• Cheddar Cheese
• Tortilla Chips

Substitutions

Turkey: Be happy to swap this with one other protein, reminiscent of floor beef or pork. And even leftover shredded meat. You would additionally omit the meat and add in additional veggies as an alternative. I’m considering finely diced cauliflower or mushrooms might work nicely right here!

Beans: Omit or swap out for one more sort, based mostly in your dietary wants

Eggs: They’re important on this recipe and might’t be swapped out.

Salsa: Use no matter salsa you want!

Veggies: Swap in what you might have available, when you don’t have peppers and spinach.

Cheese: This isn’t important on this recipe, so it may be omitted for dairy-free.

Tortilla Chips: We examined this with just a few various kinds of tortilla chips (together with grain-free Siete model) AS WELL as precise tortillas, as an alternative of chips. We liked all of them. So do what works for you right here.

Making Mexican Breakfast Casserole

This recipe is sort of just like how different layered casseroles are made. There are just a few elements to cook dinner or put collectively beforehand. After which the layering begins. On this case, the bottom turkey, veggies, and spices are cooked collectively in on pan. After which some spinach, salsa, and beans are heated collectively in one other. Technically talking, you possibly can cook dinner these all collectively and keep away from dirtying one other pan, however we selected to make it this manner as a result of the layers of the flavors are good.

Eggs are the binding agent for this breakfast casserole, so eggs are whisked along with some seasoning, after which added on high in two batches. It’s vital so as to add it in two batches, so the eggs are evenly distributed.

You possibly can assemble the elements forward of time when you needed, together with even cracking the eggs. Do that the day earlier than you intend to assemble and bake the casserole.

Simply notice, when you bake the casserole utilizing the chilly substances from the fridge (vs. baking it instantly after making the bottom turkey combination and salsa combination) it’s going to take a bit extra time within the oven to account for the heating of chilled substances.