CHEDDAR AND CHORIZO STRATA

Cheddar and Chorizo Strata image

Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless or substitute the cheeses and the meats. This dish can be made a day before baking. If you like more heat, use pepper jack cheese. -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

7 cups day-old French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
6 ounces fresh chorizo, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped onion
6 large eggs
2-1/4 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

Place 4 cups bread cubes in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and the spinach. Layer with chorizo and onion; top with remaining bread and cheese., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic salt and mustard. Pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 946mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.