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
Looking for an easy breakfast casserole packed with bold New Mexico flavor? This Gilly Loco Red Chile Egg Casserole is a family favorite that's perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunches, potlucks, and feeding a crowd.
Made with savory sausage, eggs, cheddar cheese, tortillas, and our flavorful Gilly Loco Red Chile Sauce, this casserole comes together quickly and bakes into a cheesy, golden dish everyone will love. Even better, you can prepare it the night before and simply bake it the next morning.
Servings
8 as a main dish or up to 16 as a side dish
Ingredients
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1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
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8 corn tortillas, cut into bite-sized pieces
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4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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12 eggs
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2 cups milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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Optional: sliced jalapeños, green chile, onions, or your favorite vegetables
Instructions
1. Prepare the Sausage
Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned. Drain and blot any excess grease with paper towels.
2. Assemble the Casserole
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer the tortilla pieces evenly across the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the tortillas. Add the cooked sausage in an even layer.
3. Mix the Eggs
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese layers.
4. Add the Red Chile
Spoon the Gilly Loco Red Chile Sauce over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
For extra flavor, add sliced jalapeños, green chile, onions, or your favorite vegetables before baking.
5. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Make-Ahead Tip
This casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated overnight. Simply place it in the oven the next morning for an easy breakfast that lets you spend more time with family and less time in the kitchen.
Why We Love It
✔ Easy to make
✔ Perfect for feeding a crowd
✔ Great for holidays and brunches
✔ Packed with authentic New Mexico flavor
✔ Delicious with Gilly Loco Red Chile Sauce
Serve warm and enjoy a little taste of New Mexico with every bite.
Stay Spicy, My Friends! 🌶️
Looking for more New Mexico breakfast and comfort food favorites?
→ Loco Chicken Bake
→ Calabacitas Chile Verde Casserole
→ Red Chile Gravy