Cheesy Southwest Breakfast Casserole
I’m not sure when I’ll grow too old to expect that my mother will feed me when I’m home for holidays, but it hasn’t happened yet. Every Christmas, my sisters and I, our spouses, and my nieces squeeze into my mom’s three-bedroom house and eagerly await her breakfast spread. The menu is designed to feed a hungry hoard and always includes some version of an overnight breakfast casserole. My mom has made dozens over the years, and this recipe is inspired by our favorites. With a Southwest spin, it layers chili-and-cumin-spiced ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, generous handfuls of melty Monterey Jack cheese, and corn tortillas. Assemble the night before so the tortillas soften overnight—they’ll give the casserole a rich, creamy texture reminiscent of an extra-cheesy, super-stuffed tamale. It’s devastatingly tasty, memorable, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Don’t be surprised if your weekend guests request it two mornings in a row.
This recipe is courtesy of Erin Clarke of Well Plated.
This recipe is courtesy of Erin Clarke of Well Plated.
Yield: 8 servings
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