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tamale breakfast casserole

Tamale Breakfast Casserole

This simple but tasty breakfast casserole features  El Yucateco® Green Habanero Sauce for a festive and spicy bite your friends and family will love!
4.87 from 22 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Mexican, TexMex
Servings 5 servings

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Casserole or gratin dish
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups Mexican style shredded cheese, divided a mix of mild cheddar and Monterey jack
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • El Yucateco Green Habanero Hot Sauce
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 lb tamales, about 5-6 medium tamales

Toppings (for serving, optional)

  • chopped cilantro
  • sour cream
  • El Yucateco Habanero Hot Sauce
  • diced tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
    Spray the bottom of a medium casserole or gratin dish with a little olive oil and set aside.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl add eggs, whole milk, 1 cup of shredded cheese, diced green chiles, a few dashes of hot sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix together until well combined. Set aside.
  • Cut tamales into quarters and then place in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
  • Pour egg mixture over the top of the tamales and then sprinkle on the remaining cup of shredded cheese.
  • Cover the top of the dish with foil then bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes.
    Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and the middle is no longer wobbly.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Keyword Christmas, eggs, Holiday
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