Green Chili and Chorizo Breakfast Strata Recipe

Name: Green Chili and Chorizo Breakfast Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 to 16 ounces chorizo sausage, casing 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 6 1/2x4 1/2-inch slices sourdough bread, crusts trimmed; 1 3/4 cups shredded hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (about 7 ounces); 1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies, drained; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

14 to 16 ounces chorizo sausage, casing 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 6 1/2x4 1/2-inch slices sourdough bread, crusts trimmed
1 3/4 cups shredded hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (about 7 ounces)
1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Butter 8-cup souffle or baking dish.
2
Saute chorizo in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
3
Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to plate lined with paper towels; drain well.
4
Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
5
Place 2 bread slices in bottom of prepared dish.
6
Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese and half each of chilies, cilantro and chorizo.
7
Pour 1/3 of egg mixture over.
8
Repeat layering with 2 bread slices, 3/4 cup cheese and remaining chilies, cilantro and chorizo.
9
Pour half of remaining egg mixture over.
10
Top with 2 bread slices.
11
Pour remaining egg mixture over and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
12
Cover; chill overnight.
13
Preheat oven to 350F.
14
Bake strata uncovered until puffed and golden, about 55 minutes.
15
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

483

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 to 16 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed, 2 1/2 cups whole milk, 5 large eggs, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Green Chili and Chorizo Breakfast Strata falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Chili and Chorizo Breakfast Strata

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