Start your mornings right with this delicious breakfast burrito casserole! Packed with protein and veggies, it’s a great make-ahead breakfast that can be reheated quickly in the microwave. While traditional breakfast burritos take more time to prepare, this overnight breakfast burrito casserole makes busy mornings a breeze.
I love baking a big batch of this casserole on Sundays and serving up slices each morning for a quick, healthy breakfast. It’s perfect for those rushed mornings before school or work and keeps you full until lunch. Plus, you can easily take it on the go!
If your mornings are hectic, making one big breakfast casserole on the weekend ensures everyone gets a nutritious breakfast without the hassle of daily cooking. With breakfast sausage, eggs, veggies, tortillas, salsa, and cheese, this casserole is hearty and flavorful. The layers and textures combined with the cheesy crust make it a real treat!
You can prepare it ahead of time, too. Just follow the recipe through step 4, cover it tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking. If it’s still very cold, it might need a bit more cooking time. This burrito egg casserole is designed to be a complete meal, providing carbs, fat, protein, and fiber to fuel your busy day.
Breakfast Burrito Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Mission® Super Soft Flour Tortillas
- 12 Large eggs
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 2 pounds Pork breakfast sausage ground
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 Large onion finely diced
- 1 green Bell pepper finely diced
- 1 red Bell pepper finely diced
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat and add diced onions and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until softened and set aside.
- In the same skillet with a little more cooking spray, add eggs and scramble until fully cooked but still slightly runny. Set eggs aside.
- Wipe the skillet clean and add the pork sausage, cooking over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain grease and add the sausage back to the pan along with the cream cheese. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese is completely melted. Set aside.
- In a greased 11×8 inch casserole dish, place two Mission® Super Soft Flour Tortillas in the bottom.
- Spread half of the sausage mixture over the tortillas, followed by half of the eggs, half of the onions and peppers, and 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
- Place two more tortillas in the dish and repeat the layers of sausage, eggs, onions and peppers, and cheese.
- Top with the remaining two tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is warmed through.
Notes
- To prevent sogginess, drain excess grease from the sausage before adding cream cheese.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of your favorite seasoning to the scrambled eggs.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes after baking for easier slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 294 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 15g |
| Protein | 22g |
| Fat | 16g |
| Cholesterol | 196mg |
| Potassium | 293mg |
| Fiber | 3g |
Can I Make This Casserole Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can make this breakfast burrito casserole ahead of time. Prepare the casserole as directed, but instead of baking it, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, remove the cover and bake as directed, adding an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time to ensure it’s heated through.
Can I Substitute The Pork Sausage With Another Protein?
Absolutely! You can substitute the pork sausage with other proteins like turkey sausage, ground beef, or even a vegetarian option like crumbled tofu or plant-based sausage. Just make sure to cook the substitute fully before adding it to the casserole, and drain any excess grease if necessary.