Re: Southwestern Breakfast Casserole

[Lchiles]

Has anyone tried the breakfast casserole in Dec 00 issue??? Wanted to make for company Xmas morning and they have already had the Farmer's Casserole. Thanks, LaurieC

[donleyk]

Lchiles,

There is a previous thread regarding the casserole. If I remember correctly someone had trouble getting it to set, but look back to last week....

I was going to make that but changed my mind to the leek and bacon tart. That was wonderful. I did cheat though, and used a store bought crust. Good luck!

[Beth]

Kwormann posted about it. She didn't drain the tomatoes and baked it in a little larger pan. She expected it to bake faster, but it took longer....was probably set but wet. Since I was there, I'll tell you we ate from the outside first and she microwaved the rest. I tasted very good, and I'm thinking of making it for New Years Day, but I'll drain the tomatoes at least partially if they look watery.

[Beth]

Not if you're from Texas (me)! Or California (DH). I grew up with chili served over scrambled eggs (huevos con carne) as a special Sunday breakfast. This was tame for me. If you don't care for it as breakfast, you might think of it for a casual, make-ahead supper or late night dish.

[Tiger]

We had this, this morning. I did drain the tomatoes, and cook it longer then called for. I made it in my Pamp. Chef deep dish round stone which made for a good presentation. It was good ( my husband said OK), but I probably won't make it again. It didn't taste lowfat but the taste was diffently Mexican which was a little strange for breaskfast.

[misstapioca]

we really liked this casserole. i made it into 2 8x8 pans. i froze one and set the other overnight in the fridge. Mine set perfectly and there was no excess liquid. i did not drain the Rotel. This is a great make ahead dish. i enjoyed it for dinner, its not just for breakfast.

[Terrytx]

I also loved this. I made it at least a week ahead and froze it until a couple of days before Christmas. Put it in the oven Christmas morning to cook while we opened presents. I followed the recipe exactly and had no problems at all, except that I should have made more. Everyone loved it!