GREEN CHILI AND CHORIZO BREAKFAST STRATA

Green Chili and Chorizo Breakfast Strata image

Nice and zippy! The hubby and I are "chili heads" so we always add a couple of chopped fresh jalapenos. Do so to suit your own tastes.

Provided by CaribbeanQueen

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

16 ounces pork sausage or 16 ounces beef sausages, casings 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 slices sourdough bread, crusts removed
1 1/3 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies, chopped, drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Butter an 8-cup baking dish.
Saute' chorizo in heavy skillet over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to paper toweling to drain.
Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl. 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.
Top with 2 bread slices.
Pour remaining egg mixture over and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cover; chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake Strata uncovered until puffed and golden, about 55 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes or so befoe serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1125.1, Fat 78.3, SaturatedFat 31.4, Cholesterol 349.6, Sodium 3017.8, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 59.1