Tex-Mex Breakfast Casserole
🍳 This Tex-Mex breakfast casserole is bold and flavorful, and provides 25 grams of protein per serving!
A high protein breakfast is important for maintaining a healthy weight, building muscle mass, regulating blood sugar levels, boosting metabolism, and improving brain function.
Give it a try and let me know how you like it in the comments below! 👇🏼🤠
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cream cheese
5 eggs
1/2 tsp sea salt (divided)
12 oz cheddar cheese (grated, divided)
1 lb ground beef (grass-fed is a bonus but not required)
1 cup salsa
1/2 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper, or grease the dish with avocado oil or tallow.
Add the cream cheese, eggs, and half of the salt to a bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat over medium speed until well combined and smooth.
Pour the cream cheese and egg mixture into the baking dish and top with half of the cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks. Once it is cooked through, drain any excess drippings from the pan. Then add in the salsa, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and remaining salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes
Add the beef to the baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 10 minutes. Let the casserole rest and cool before slicing.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Serving Size: One square
Protein: 25g
Carbs: 5g
Fat: 28g
Calories: 369
Hope you enjoy this recipe! For extra pizazz, serve it with chopped cilantro and sliced avocado or guacamole. Let me know how you customized this recipe in the comments!