Make-Ahead Layered Mexi Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Layered Mexi Tortilla Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb pork sausage (can use more or less); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (can use more or less); 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup canned sliced black olives, drained; 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, drained; 2 (4 ounce) jars diced pimento pepper, drained; 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided (or to taste, or use cheddar cheese); 5 large eggs; 2 cups full-fat milk; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

Servings: persons

3/4 lb pork sausage (can use more or less)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (can use more or less)
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup canned sliced black olives, drained
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, drained
2 (4 ounce) jars diced pimento pepper, drained
3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided (or to taste, or use cheddar cheese)
5 large eggs
2 cups full-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

1
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2
In a skillet brown the sausage meat over medium heat with onion until browned, then mix in taco seasoning until combined, cook another minute; set aside to cool.
3
Line the bottom of the casserole dish with 4 tortillas.
4
Sprinkle with 1/3 EACH of green onions, olives, chile peppers, pimento peppers, cooled sausage mixture then shredded cheese.
5
Repeat TWICE with the remaining ingredients.
6
In a large bowl beat together eggs with milk, cayenne pepper and salsa, then pour over the layered ingredients.
7
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8-24 hours.
8
Remove the plastic wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

1125

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb pork sausage (can use more or less), 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (can use more or less), 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead Layered Mexi Tortilla Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Make-Ahead Layered Mexi Tortilla Casserole

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