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Cowboy Breakfast Casserole

It's make-ahead friendly and super filling.

By Ree DrummondPublished: Mar 7, 2025
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the pioneer woman's cowboy breakfast casserole recipe
David Malosh
Yields:
8 - 10 serving(s)
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
9 hrs 45 mins
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Let me tell you, there's nothing like waking up to the smell of breakfast cooking—it's downright magical. And this cowboy breakfast casserole? It's like breakfast and comfort food all in one! Crispy bacon, hearty sausage, golden potatoes, and fresh pico de gallo come together for the type of breakfast that Ladd dreams about (and, okay, so do I). Oh, and don't forget the tortilla strips—they add the perfect little crunch on top. The best part is that you can throw this together the night before and let those flavors really get to know each other overnight. Pop it in the oven first thing in the morning, and boom! Breakfast heaven.

If you've got more of a sweet tooth, try my gooey cinnamon roll casserole. And there are plenty more breakfast casserole recipes where that came from.

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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 8 oz.

    breakfast sausage, casings removed

  • 8 oz.

    bacon (8 to 10 strips), chopped

  • 10

    large eggs

  • 1 cup

    half-and-half

  • 1 1/2 tsp.

    kosher salt

  • 1/2 tsp.

    black pepper

  • 1/2 cup

    pico de gallo, plus more for serving

  • 1

    (28-ounce) bag frozen diced potatoes with peppers and onions, thawed

  • 2 cups

    shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup

    crispy tortilla strips or crumbled tortilla chips

Directions

    1. Step 1Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook the sausage and bacon together in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, breaking the sausage into bits with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is no longer pink and the bacon is crisp, about 12 minutes. (Reduce the heat if the sausage or bacon is browning too quickly). Remove to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the pico de gallo. Add the potatoes, 1 cup cheese, and the cooked sausage and bacon. Stir well, then pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight. 
    3. Step 3When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the casserole, covered, until the edges are set but the center is still a little runny, 50 to 55 minutes. Remove the foil and top with the tortilla strips and the remaining 1 cup cheese. Continue baking until the eggs are fully set, the center is puffed and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 more minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Serve with more pico de gallo.   
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