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Jalapeno Breakfast Casserole
This jalapeno popper breakfast casserole is a mash-up of everyone's favorite appetizer, jalapeno poppers, with the traditional breakfast casserole. It's unique flavors are creamy, spicy, and smoky that come together in a hearty dish that will entice your tastebuds while filling you up!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs well beaten
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese divided
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 4-5 jalapeños seeds and stems removed, diced
- 8 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- Garnish: jalapeno cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350° and spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ½ cup cheese, heavy cream, salt and pepper.
- Pour the eggs into the prepared pan, then add cubes of the cream cheese around the pan.
- Add the jalapenos and most of the bacon to the pan.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove and garnish with the remaining bacon and any other garnishes desired.
- Cilantro: Freshly chopped for a zesty garnish.Salsa and sour cream: Serve on the side for guests to add a fresh or creamy dimension to each bite.
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Notes
- Time Saving Tip: Prep casserole the night before so all you need to do is pop it in the oven.
- Control the Spiciness: Remove the seeds and membrane or pith from your jalapeños for milder flavor. For more heat, leave some or all of the seeds and membrane intact.
- Creamier Eggs: Whisk your eggs thoroughly to achieve a more light and fluffy texture.
- Don't Over Bake: Keep an eye on your casserole as it bakes as oven temperatures vary.
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
200mg
(67%)
Sodium
313mg
(13%)
Potassium
132mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.