Green chili and chorizo breakfast strata

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
14 ounces Chorizo sausage; casing removed, up
; to 16
2½ cup Whole milk
5 larges Eggs
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
6 slices Sourdough bread; crusts trimmed (6
; 1/2x4 1/2-inch)
1¾ cup Shredded hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese; (about 7 ounces)
1 can Chopped mild green chilies; drained (4-ounce)
½ cup Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Butter 8-cup souffle or baking dish. Saute 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.

Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Place 2 bread slices in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with ¾ cup cheese and half each of chilies, cilantro and chorizo. Pour ⅓ of egg mixture over. Repeat layering with 2 bread slices, ¾ 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 ¼ cup cheese. Cover; chill overnight.

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

Makes 6 servings.

Bon Appetit October 1999

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 1124 Calories (kcal); 47g Total Fat; (38% calories from fat); 61g Protein; 110g Carbohydrate; 1018mg Cholesterol; 2564mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 5½ Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 6 ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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