Try this flavorful and satisfying New Mexican Breakfast Casserole for a delicious morning meal!

This hearty breakfast casserole is made with layers of corn tortillas, green chile sauce, eggs, cheese, and savory toppings like sausage or bacon. It's perfect for feeding a crowd at your next brunch or just enjoying as a cozy weekend breakfast. The flavors of New Mexico really shine through in this dish!

Ingredients

• 10 corn tortillas
• 1 can of green chile sauce
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
• 1/2 pound of cooked breakfast sausage or bacon
• 1/2 cup of diced green chiles
• 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Cut the tortillas into quarters and layer half of them in the bottom of the baking dish.
3. Spread half of the green chile sauce over the tortillas, then sprinkle half of the cheese over the sauce.
4. Top with half of the cooked sausage or bacon, green chiles, tomatoes, and cilantro.
5. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, green chile sauce, cheese, sausage or bacon, green chiles, tomatoes, and cilantro.
6. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper, then pour the mixture evenly over the casserole.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
9. Enjoy this delicious and flavorful New Mexican Breakfast Casserole with your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick!

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