Make-Ahead Layered Mexi Tortilla Casserole - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
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.
Line the bottom of the casserole dish with 4 tortillas.
Sprinkle with 1/3 EACH of green onions, olives, chile peppers, pimento peppers, cooled sausage mixture then shredded cheese.
Repeat TWICE with the remaining ingredients.
In a large bowl beat together eggs with milk, cayenne pepper and salsa, then pour over the layered ingredients.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8-24 hours.
Remove the plastic wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.