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Green Chili and Chorizo Breakfast Strata

4.2

(70)

This zesty, eye-opening casserole can be made with either pork or beef chorizo.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Butter 8-cup soufflé or baking dish. Sauté chorizo in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to plate lined with paper towels; drain well.

    Step 2

    Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Place 2 bread slices in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese and half each of chilies, cilantro and chorizo. Pour 1/3 of egg mixture over. Repeat layering with 2 bread slices, 3/4 cup cheese and remaining chilies, cilantro and chorizo. Pour half of remaining egg mixture over. Top with 2 bread slices. Pour remaining egg mixture over and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Cover; chill overnight.

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake strata uncovered until puffed and golden, about 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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