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Taco Breakfast Casserole

An easy, delicious, cheesy Taco Breakfast Casserole the whole family will love! Hash browns, eggs, cheese, peppers, and ground taco meat make this casserole so dreamy!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 7-oz can diced green chilis
  • 15 ounces frozen hash browns thawed*
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 3 cups grated cheddar cheese**
  • 12 eggs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray a large (13” x 9”) casserole dish with cooking oil.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Sauté, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef and use a spatula to break it into smaller pieces to brown. If you'd like, drain the excess fat. Stir in the bell pepper, chili powder, garlic and diced green chilis, salt, black pepper, and continue cooking until everything is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer the thawed hash browns to the casserole dish in an even layer, followed by the ground beef mixture, sea salt, and half of the grated cheese. Stir everything until well-combined.
  5. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until well-beaten. Season with sea salt, then pour the egg mixture over the meat and potatoes evenly.
  6. Top with the remaining grated cheese.
  7. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole has set up.
  8. Allow the casserole to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  9. Serve breakfast taco casserole with your choice of toppings, such as sour cream, avocado slices, guacamole, diced tomatoes, spicy or mild salsa, hot sauce, etc.

Notes

  • *This is ½ a standard bag of frozen hash browns. You can also replace it with 3 large grated russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes.
  • **Use your favorite melting cheese such as Colby Jack, white cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, or gouda.
  • Store any leftover breakfast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 12) Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 216mg (72%) Sodium 905mg (38%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 12)
Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 216mg 72%
Sodium 905mg 38%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.