Green Chili and Chorizo Breakfast Strata |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Nice and zippy! The hubby and I are chili heads so we always add a couple of chopped fresh jalapenos. Do so to suit your own tastes. Ingredients:
16 ounces chorizo sausages or 16 ounces pork sausage or 16 ounces beef sausages, casings removed |
2 1/2 cups whole milk |
5 large eggs |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
6 slices sourdough bread, crusts removed |
1 1/3 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded |
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies, chopped, drained |
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
Directions:
1. Butter an 8-cup baking dish.
2. Saute' chorizo in heavy skillet over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to paper toweling to drain.
3. Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Place 2 bread slices in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese and half each of chilies, cilantro and chorizo.
4. Pour 1/3 of egg mixture over.
5. Repeat layering with 2 bread slices, 3/4 cup cheese and remaining chilies, cilantro, and chorizo.
6. Top with 2 bread slices.
7. Pour remaining egg mixture over and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8. Cover; chill overnight.
9. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
10. Bake Strata uncovered until puffed and golden, about 55 minutes.
11. Let stand 5 minutes or so befoe serving.
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