How to Make Nana's Green Chile Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like waking up to the comforting aroma of a warm and hearty breakfast casserole. And if you're looking for a dish that is not only delicious but also easy to make ahead of time, then Nana's Green Chile Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole is the perfect recipe for you.

This breakfast casserole is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down through the generations. It's a favorite among both young and old, and it's not hard to see why. The combination of fluffy eggs, ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted butter, divided
  • 5 slices white sandwich bread, or as needed
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 12 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 casserole

  • Butter the bottom and sides of an 8 1/2x11-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Use remaining butter to coat 1 side of each bread slice. Place bread butter-side down in the prepared pan until entire bottom is covered in a single layer.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned, crumbly, and almost fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle sausage over bread in an even layer.
  • Beat eggs, sour cream, and pepper with either a whisk or electric beater. Pour evenly over sausage.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese and green chiles together in a separate bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the egg mixture. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 8 hours, to overnight.
  • To bake: Do not preheat the oven. Place, uncovered, in an oven and set to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until brown on top, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    533 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 376mg
    • Sodium: 1144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 296mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 332mg