Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas, cut into eight pieces
- 1 pound mild or hot sausage (pre-cooked sausage can save time)
- 2 to 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 16 oz jar Gilly Loco Red Chile Sauce
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
Gilly Loco Red Chile Egg Casserole: A Spicy Holiday Favorite!
The holiday season is here, which means plenty of joyous occasions, but also a hectic schedule! Whether you’re bringing a dish to the company party, preparing a side for a family dinner, or hosting your own get-together, you want something that’s quick, easy, and sure to wow. Enter the Gilly Loco Red Chile Egg Casserole—inspired by New Mexican cuisine, this spicy, cheesy dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
Perfect as a main course for breakfast or brunch, or a tasty addition to dinner, this casserole can be prepped in under 12 minutes and baked golden and delicious in just 35-45 minutes. Plus, you can make it the night before and refrigerate overnight, simplifying your holiday cooking!
Serves: 8 as a main course, 16 as a side dish
Instructions:
Time-Saving Tip:You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate it. On Christmas morning, simply pop it in the oven and enjoy a festive breakfast while sipping your coffee. It’s a Gilly Loco family tradition!
Instructions:
- Cook the Sausage:
- Brown the sausage, or skip this step by using pre-cooked sausage to save time!
- Blot excess oil from the sausage with paper towels.
- Prepare the Casserole:
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Layer the tortilla pieces on the bottom.
- Sprinkle half of the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the tortillas.
- Place the sausage on top of the cheese layer.
- Mix the Eggs:
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese layers in the casserole dish.
- Add the Chile Sauce:
- Spoon the Gilly Loco Red Chile Sauce over the eggs.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Customize Your Spice:
- Add extra flavor by sprinkling sliced fresh or pickled jalapeños or veggies of your choice between the sausage and eggs.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and golden brown.
Time-Saving Tip:You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate it. On Christmas morning, simply pop it in the oven and enjoy a festive breakfast while sipping your coffee. It’s a Gilly Loco family tradition!
Bring the spice to your holiday table with this delicious, easy-to-make Gilly Loco Red Chile Egg Casserole! This year, let Gilly Loco do the work while you enjoy the fun.HAVE A SPICY HOLIDAY!
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