Set your mornings up for success with this delicious breakfast burrito casserole! It’s loaded with protein and filling veggies to satisfy your whole family. It’s a great make-ahead breakfast that can be reheated in just a few minutes in the microwave!
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Easy Breakfast Burrito Casserole Recipe
Breakfast burritos are a wonderful way to start the day, but they require far more effort than popping this overnight breakfast burrito casserole into the microwave on a busy morning.
I love to bake a big batch of this breakfast burrito egg casserole on Sundays and serve up slices each morning for a quick, healthy breakfast.
It’s fast enough to serve before school or work and will keep you satisfied until lunch. You can even take it on the go!
Why We Love This Breakfast Burrito Bake
- Make ahead: If you have super busy mornings, making one big breakfast casserole on the weekend is a great way to ensure everyone gets a healthy breakfast without dirtying a single pan!
- Filling: Thanks to a mix of breakfast sausage, eggs, veggies, tortillas, salsa, and cheese, this baked burrito casserole will really stick to your ribs for a while!
- Delicious: With all these different ingredients, this breakfast burrito casserole recipe tastes delicious. Think lots of layers and textures with tons of flavour from the sausage and seasonings with a nice cheesy crust!
Ingredient Notes
- Breakfast sausage: The savoury flavour of pork sausage makes this breakfast casserole taste extra hearty and filling. You can also sub in chicken or turkey sausages if preferred.
- Vegetables: Dice a yellow onion and bell pepper for a pop of colour and flavour.
- Greek yogurt: This casserole uses Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a creamy texture and extra protein. You can also use cottage cheese for little pops of creaminess and more protein.
- Eggs: Eggs are the binder and main source of protein in this delicious casserole dish.
- Milk: Choose your favourite milk (dairy or plant-based milk) to give the eggs a great texture.
- Frozen hash browns: Although optional, frozen hashbrowns will make this dish more filling and offer a little bite.
- Salsa: Choose your favourite salsa to season this whole casserole and add extra veggies. You can use spicy or medium or mild. Alternatively, salsa verde adds a bright, tangy flavour.
- Tortillas: Ether whole wheat or regular soft flour tortillas will work well for this recipe.
- Shredded cheese: For a cheesy, layered casserole, sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese or a Mexican blend with Monterey Jack.
- Seasonings: Don’t forget to add salt and ground black pepper to enhance the flavours of each ingredient.
How to Make Burrito Casserole with Flour Tortillas – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Cook the Sausage & Veggies
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a deep sided 13″x9″ baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the sausage, onions, and peppers. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up sausage, until sausage is cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain well.
Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture
- In a large bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt and milk. Add the eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and whisk vigorously to blend eggs.
Step 3: Layer the Casserole
- Place the hashbrowns in the bottom of the prepared dish (if using), followed by half of the sausage mixture, 1 heaping cup of cheese, the salsa, and half of the eggs. Spread the tortilla pieces evenly on the casserole and press firmly. Add remaining sausage, eggs, and cheese.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake covered tightly with foil 35 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the casserole is cooked through and egg in the center of casserole is set. Allow to cool 10-15 minutes before garnishing with green onion, and serve with your favorite toppings.
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Tips for the Best Breakfast Casserole
- To keep the casserole from getting soggy, scoop the salsa with a slotted spoon before measuring.
- You can add any veggies or filling you like, such as mushrooms, fresh spinach, or some crumbled cooked bacon.
- To make this casserole low carb, simply leave the tortillas and hash browns out.
- Use any breakfast sausage you like. Chicken or turkey would work too.
- Hash browns can be added into the casserole frozen or thawed. It’s best to use frozen, since the refrigerated ones contain a lot of preservatives to keep the potatoes from turning brown in the bag.
Recipe FAQs
No! You can take the tortillas and lay them across the first layer of filling, slightly overlapping. Cook as directed.
Yes, it’s a great make ahead option! Prepare as directed through step 4, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. If the casserole is very cold still, it will increase the cooking time.
Absolutely! Burritos can be a great breakfast option that will really fill you up. However, it can take some time to assemble them each morning. It’s much easier to prepare a make-ahead option for meal planning, like a breakfast burrito casserole, which can be reheated quickly for easy mornings.
This breakfast burrito casserole recipe is delicious for the whole family, with a great balance of protein, fats, fibre, and carbohydrates to keep you full until lunchtime.
Storage Guidelines
Refrigerator: Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
To freeze: Freeze individual portions for up to 1 month, wrapped tightly in waxed paper, and plastic wrap.
To reheat: Place a serving of the casserole on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until fully heated. Cut each slice into smaller pieces to cook faster and microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
This burrito egg casserole was designed to be a perfect meal on its own. Each serving contains carbohydrates, fat, protein, and fibre to prepare you and your family for a busy day.
It tastes great with a sprinkle of:
- Green onions
- Black olives
- Fresh diced tomatoes
- Some avocado creme or this guacamole without tomatoes
- Additional salsa
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
You could also serve it with a small piece of this healthy cornbread or along with some fresh fruit to offset the rich, hearty flavours.
Alternatively, you can serve it for lunch or dinner with a side salad like this tossed green salad for a balanced meal.
Recipe Variations
- Southwestern style: Add a can of green chiles and some canned black beans or pinto beans (drained and rinsed) for a New Mexican flavor.
- Gluten-free: Instead of flour tortillas, use corn tortillas for extra texture and no gluten in each tortilla layer. Be sure to check your tortillas are certified gluten-free.
- Taco breakfast casserole: Replace the sausage with ground beef cooked in taco seasoning. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on each slice.
More Similar Recipes
- High Protein Breakfast Burritos
- Chicken Burrito Casserole
- Crockpot Mexican Casserole
- Black Bean Burrito Bowls
- Beef and Quinoa Taco Bowls
- Vegetarian Quesadillas
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Make Ahead Breakfast Burrito Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausages, casing removed
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 bell peppers (any colour) diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 15 ounces frozen hash browns (optional)
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa *see notes
- 5 soft taco size whole wheat or regular flour tortillas cut into 1 inch squares
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
Optional for Serving
- Sliced avocado
- Salsa
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced green onion
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a deep sided 13"x9" baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the sausage, onions, and peppers. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up sausage, until sausage is cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt and milk. Add the eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, whisk vigorously to blend eggs.
- Layer the casserole: Place the hashbrowns in the bottom of the prepared dish (if using), followed by half of the sausage mixture, 1 heaping cup of cheese, the salsa, and half of the eggs. Spread the tortilla pieces evenly on the casserole and press firmly. Add remaining sausage, eggs, and cheese.
- Bake covered tightly with foil 35 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the casserole is cooked through and egg in the center of casserole is set. Allow to cool 10-15 minutes before garnishing with green onion, and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- *To keep the casserole from getting soggy, scoop the salsa with a slotted spoon before measuring.
- You can add any veggies or filling you like, such as mushrooms, fresh spinach, or some crumbled cooked bacon.
- To make this casserole low carb, simply leave the tortillas and hash browns out.
- Use any breakfast sausage you like. Chicken or turkey would work too.
- Hash browns can be added into the casserole frozen or thawed. It’s best to use frozen, since the refrigerated ones contain a lot of preservatives to keep the potatoes from turning brown in the bag.
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