Description
Mexican-inspired egg tortilla bake delivers comfort on a plate with layers of rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Cheese, salsa, and crispy tortillas combine for a satisfying meal that will delight family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1 lb (450 g) cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk or cream
- ½ cup (75 g) diced bell peppers
- ½ cup (75 g) diced onions
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped green onions
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Position oven rack to center and warm to 375F (190C). Liberally grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to ensure effortless release.
- Egg Mixture Creation: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together until smooth and well-integrated, achieving a uniform pale yellow consistency with no visible egg white streaks.
- Strategic Layering: Carefully place the first tortilla as the foundation. Evenly distribute cooked sausage or bacon, followed by diced bell peppers, onions, and a generous blanket of shredded cheese. Repeat layering process, ensuring the final layer is topped with a tortilla.
- Liquid Infusion: Delicately pour egg mixture over the assembled layers, gently pressing to guarantee complete liquid absorption. Use a spatula to ensure even distribution and comprehensive coverage of all ingredients.
- Initial Baking Phase: Cover the dish with aluminum foil, creating a protective seal. Bake for 25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and eggs to begin setting. Remove foil to expose the top layer, continuing to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until eggs are fully set and surface achieves a golden-brown complexion.
- Resting and Serving: Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes post-baking, enabling structural stability. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant finish. Serve immediately while piping hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Base: Use slightly stale or lightly toasted tortillas to absorb egg mixture without becoming overly wet, maintaining a crisp texture throughout baking.
- Customize Protein Options: Swap sausage or bacon with vegetarian alternatives like black beans, tofu crumbles, or additional roasted vegetables for diverse dietary needs.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose melting cheeses like cheddar, monterey jack, or pepper jack for optimal flavor and gooey consistency that binds layers together.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Pat vegetables dry before adding to reduce excess liquid, ensuring the egg tortilla bake remains firm and doesn’t become watery during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 350 mg