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Easy Eggs Rotel Bake Recipe: Cheesy Tex-Mex Breakfast Casserole

Easy Eggs Rotel Bake Recipe

A cheesy Tex-Mex-style breakfast casserole made with eggs, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, milk, and cheddar cheese. Optional sausage, bacon, green onions, or extra cheese can make it even heartier.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 large Large eggs
  • 1 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, well drained
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Dish
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or cooking spray
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 pound Cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Additional Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, or cheddar cheese

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square or similar 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Drain the Rotel very well, pressing gently if needed to remove extra liquid. Whisk the eggs, milk or half-and-half, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined.
  3. Stir the drained Rotel and about three-quarters of the cheddar into the egg mixture. Add cooked, drained sausage or bacon and any optional garlic powder or green onions.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread the ingredients into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top.
  5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the center is set, the top is lightly browned, and the center reaches about 160°F. Remove the casserole and let it rest for approximately 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Drain the Rotel thoroughly to help prevent a watery bake, and avoid overbaking because the eggs continue cooking briefly after removal from the oven. Use half-and-half for a richer, softer texture, or brown and drain sausage separately before adding it.