Overnight Breakfast Casserole Southwest Style Recipes

Steps:

• Sprinkle bread cubes into greased 7X12 inch baking dish.
• Cook sausage and sprinkle along with cheese over the bread cubes.
• Beat eggs in mixer bowl.
• Add milk, dry mustard, salt and pepper; mix well.
• Pour over layers.
• Chill, covered overnight.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
• Yield: 8 servings.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into eggs (batter will be lumpy). Add cheeses, butter and chiles. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Steps:

• 1. Spray a 6-quart crock pot with nonstick spray (or add crock pot liner to slow cooker crockery).
• 2. Heat water into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until water has evaporated. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 6 to 7 minutes or until pork juice runs clear, turning frequently for even cooking. When sausage is fully cooked, cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
• 3. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the green onions, bell peppers, chilies and cilantro; set aside.
• 4. Layer 1/3 of the hash browns, sausage bits, green onion mixture and cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
• 5. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with the milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the top of the casserole.
• 6. Cover crock pot, set heat level to Low, and cook for 7 to 8 hours (internal temperature should reach 160°F). Garnish each serving with a generous spoonful of salsa and a slice of avocado on the side, if desired.

Steps:

• Lightly butter both side of bread slices and place in 9x13-inch baking dish.
• In nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown beef sausage; drain well and pat with paper towels. Sprinkle sausage over bread slices.
• Sprinkle cheese over sausage. Follow with a layer of chopped green chilies.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add salt, dry mustard and half-and-half. Mix thoroughly. Pour over casserole.
• Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• To bake, preheat oven to 350°F and bake casserole 45 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Allow to stand 15 minutes to set. Cut into squares and serve with picante sauce on the side.