Southwest Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast has never been so easy with my Southwest Overnight Breakfast Casserole! Ham, peppers, onions and tomatoes all come together with the creamy, comforting Sargento® Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican for a breakfast everyone in your family will love. The light whole grain bread and egg whites pair for a fluffy and satisfying texture while still keeping this dish skinny, and the chili powder and red pepper flakes add a subtle kick to wake up your taste buds. Top it all off with Sargento real, natural cheese for a healthy, kid-friendly breakfast you can make the night before and enjoy during busy mornings.


 
Southwest Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients:
10 slices light whole grain sandwich bread
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
1 onion, diced
¼ pound lower-sodium sliced ham, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilis
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
5 eggs
4 egg whites
1 cup skim milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon salt
Black pepper, to taste
1 cup Sargento® Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican



Instructions:

1. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil, bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 4-6 minutes, until beginning to get soft.
3. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the diced green chilies, garlic powder, chili powder, and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
4. In a large mixing bowl, or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, salt, and pepper.
5. Slice the bread into 1 to 2-inch cubes, and place on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
6. Spread the ham, cooked vegetables, and tomatoes over the bread. Pour the egg mixture over the casserole and tightly cover the casserole dish with foil. Store in the refrigerator for several hours, to overnight.
7. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350° F. Top the casserole with the Sargento® 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set.