Breakfast Burrito Casserole

This is one incredibly yummy way to wake up - a breakfast burrito casserole! The best thing is, it's a CASSEROLE, so not only does that make preparation a breeze, it boosts deliciousness because ingredients develop more flavor as the burritos bake in the oven. The flour tortillas are stuffed with a zesty egg mixture, black beans and cheese; and then they're huddled into a baking dish and topped with salsa, more cheese and cilantro. We're talking about pure heaven in a baking dish.

Want to prep ahead? Great idea - that way you're ready for breakfast or brunch! Simply assemble the casserole as directed and cover the dish with plastic. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Pull the dish from the fridge about 30 minutes before baking and remove the plastic wrap. Cover with foil and bake as directed .

Endlessly versatile: Think about the options you have to change up these burritos. You can add bacon, ham, onion, and bell peppers to the filling. Heck, you can add hot peppers too! And, for the topping, after the casserole comes out of the oven, you can top it with avocado, pickled jalapenos, olives, sour cream, more salsa, etc. Add all the things you like on, say, your nachos!

Breakfast Burrito Casserole

Cooking spray
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon taco seasoning (or fajita seasoning, or any chili seasoning blend of choice), plus more for sprinkling over the top
2 teaspoons butter or vegetable oil
1/3 cup seasoned black beans (from 15-ounce can)
4 fajita-size flour tortillas
1/2 cup prepared salsa or picante sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Fresh cilantro leaves for serving, optional

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and taco seasoning.
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the egg mixture and cook until the eggs are cooked and still moist. Remove the pan from the heat.
Arrange the tortillas on a flat surface. Spoon the egg mixture onto the center of each tortilla, spreading out to cover the middle (like a strip of egg mixture from one side to the other). Top the eggs with the beans. Roll up and place the tortillas side-by-side in the prepared pan. Spoon the salsa over top and then top with the cheese. Sprinkle a little more seasoning over top.
Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 more minutes until the cheese melts.
Top with cilantro before serving if desired.

Serves 4