Best Cheesy Chili Strata Recipes

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CHEESE-GREEN CHILI STRATA



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This was in the food section of our local newspaper. It sounds like a nice breakfast or brunch dish. It has all kinds of possibilities, too, like changing the type of cheese, bread, and meat. This is a make ahead dish, great for when you have overnight company. Time to make doesn't reflect overnight refrigeration. Let me know what you think!

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 slices white bread, crusts removed, cubed, but first buttered with
butter
1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb bacon, fried crisp and crumbled (or use ham or shrimp)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
6 large eggs
4 cups milk
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Place cubed buttered bread in a 9X13 greased baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with 3/4 of the cheese, all of the bacon, parsley and green chilies.
  • Mix eggs, milk, onion and seasonings.
  • Pour egg mixture over other ingredients and mix lightly with fork.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese on top.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Next day, bake uncovered at 350*F for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 182.6, Sodium 845.6, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 22

GREEN CHILI AND CHORIZO BREAKFAST STRATA



Green Chili and Chorizo Breakfast Strata image

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Brunch     Bake     New Year's Day     Sausage     Fall     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

CHEESY CHILI STRATA



Cheesy Chili Strata image

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 to 6 slices bread (crusts removed), buttered and cut into cubes
3/4 pound longhorn cheese grated
1/2 pound pork sausage bulk pork sausage
4 eggs beaten
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 to 4 green chilies or to taste

Steps:

  • In a greased 8-inch square baking dish, place layers of bread, cheese, sausage, and bread, respectively. Add eggs to milk, salt, and mustard blend well. Pour over bread top with green chilies. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake for 1 hour in a preheated 325° F oven cover the last 5 minutes. Serve immediately.Note: This recipe works best with day-old bread.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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