Mexican Chorizo Strata Recipe

Name: Mexican Chorizo Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 lb fresh mexican chorizo sausage or 1 lb other spicy bulk sausage; 8 slices day-old white bread or 8 slices egg-based bread, cut into large cubes; 3 2 anaheim chilies, peeled, seeded and chopped or chopped green chili, well drained; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled (8 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 6 large organic eggs; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled; 1 lime, juice of; diced ripe heirloom tomato, for serving; fresh cilantro leaves, torn, for serving

Servings: persons

extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
1 lb fresh mexican chorizo sausage or 1 lb other spicy bulk sausage
8 slices day-old white bread or 8 slices egg-based bread, cut into large cubes
3 2 anaheim chilies, peeled, seeded and chopped or chopped green chili, well drained
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled (8 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon hot sauce
6 large organic eggs
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
1 lime, juice of
diced ripe heirloom tomato, for serving
fresh cilantro leaves, torn, for serving

1
To roast the chili peppers, broil, turning occasionally with tongs and leaving the oven door ajar to allow steam to escape, until the skins are blackened all over. Transfer to a bowl, cover and let cool. Peel, seed and chop.
2
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet. Add the chorizo and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain off the fat.
3
Arrange the bread in a casserole dish. Top with the chorizo and then the roasted chilies.
4
Whisk together the milk, butter, hot sauce and eggs in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper; pour over the chili peppers. Top with the cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight and up to 2 days.
5
To serve, bring the strata to room temperature and pre-heat the oven to 325u00b0F Bake the strata for 1 hour.
6
Meanwhile, whizz together the sour cream, avocado and lime juice in a food processor and season with salt and pepper.
7
Top the strata with tomatoes, cilantro and dollops of the avocado sour cream.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 lb fresh mexican chorizo sausage or 1 lb other spicy bulk sausage, 8 slices day-old white bread or 8 slices egg-based bread, cut into large cubes, 3 2 anaheim chilies, peeled, seeded and chopped or chopped green chili, well drained, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chorizo Strata falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mexican Chorizo Strata

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