Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 unit

corn tortillas

6 inch

12 unit

eggs

0.5 cup

milk

1 cup

Cheddar cheese

1 cup

Monterey Jack cheese

0.25 cup

red bell pepper

chopped

4 ounce

diced green chilies

drained

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

1.25 cup

fresh mushrooms

sliced

0.5 unit

green bell pepper

cut into 1 inch long strips

10 ounce

enchilada sauce

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~4 min

Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

Layer tortillas in the bottom of the pan, overlapping edges to cover the base.

Step 4
~4 min

In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk.

Step 5
~4 min

Stir in Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, red bell pepper, and drained green chiles.

Step 6
~4 min

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tortillas in the baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~4 min

Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set, about 25 to 35 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

While the egg bake is baking, heat vegetable oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~4 min

Add sliced fresh mushrooms and green pepper strips to the skillet.

Step 10
~4 min

Sauté the mushrooms and green pepper until tender.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir in enchilada sauce and heat until warmed through.

Step 12
~4 min

Once the egg bake is done, spoon the enchilada sauce mixture over the baked eggs.

Step 13
~4 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add cooked sausage or chorizo for extra protein.

Top with sour cream, salsa, and avocado for serving.

Use different types of cheese for varied flavor profiles.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of refried beans and rice.

Offer a variety of toppings like salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Refried beans
Mexican rice
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Adaptation of traditional Mexican flavors for a convenient breakfast casserole.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas
Family Brunch

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Breakfast
Potluck
Cinco de Mayo

Popularity Score

70/100

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