Make-Ahead Layered Mexi Tortilla Casserole

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Plan ahead this needs to be refrigerated for 8-24 hours. All ingredient amounts may be adjusted to taste."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb pork sausage (can use more or less)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (can use more or less)
• 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup canned sliced black olives, drained
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, drained
• 2 (4 ounce) jars diced pimento pepper, drained
• 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided (or to taste, or use cheddar cheese)
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups full-fat milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

directions

1. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2. In a skillet brown the sausage meat over medium heat with onion until browned, then mix in taco seasoning until combined, cook another minute; set aside to cool.
3. Line the bottom of the casserole dish with 4 tortillas.
4. Sprinkle with 1/3 EACH of green onions, olives, chile peppers, pimento peppers, cooled sausage mixture then shredded cheese.
5. Repeat TWICE with the remaining ingredients.
6. In a large bowl beat together eggs with milk, cayenne pepper and salsa, then pour over the layered ingredients.
7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8-24 hours.
8. Remove the plastic wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.