CHILI CHEESE STRATA

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This do-ahead casserole has a south-of-the-border flavor. Adjust the chilies and salsa to suit your tastes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 loaf (12 ounces) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup salsa verde or 4 ounces chopped green chilies and 1/2 cup salsa, combined
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
2 cups milk or half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Place bread cubes evenly in a greased 2-qt. shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Pour salsa over cheese; set aside. In a blender, combine eggs, soup, milk, onion and Worcestershire sauce; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.