Mexican strata

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 slices Firm, or stale, white bread,
Crusts removed
Butter
2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar
Cheese
2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack
Cheese
4 ounces Can mild green chilies,
Chopped and drained
6 Eggs, beaten
2 cups Whole milk
1 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Oregano
½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
¼ teaspoon Dry mustard

Directions

Butter one side of each bread slice and place butter-side down in a 7-by-11-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar, followed by Monterey Jack. Sprinkle with the chilies.

Combine the eggs, milk and the remaining ingredients. Beat until well blended and pour over the cheese. Refrigerate overnight. (This step is very important. The recipe has to sit.) Bake uncovered in 325-degree oven for 50 minutes or until nicely browned and firm. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Add chopped black olive with green chilies before serving if desired. Serves 6.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 358; protein 21 grams, carbohydrate 20.3 grams, fat 22⅒ grams, cholesterol 263.7 mg; dietary fiber 0; sodium 605⅘ mg.

(from "Honest to Goodness" by the Junior League of Springfield, IL.) From: Randy Roller

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