SAUSAGE/CHORIZO AND GREEN CHILE STRATA

SAUSAGE/CHORIZO AND GREEN CHILE STRATA image

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

6 slices white bread
1/4 cup soft butter
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 pounds cooked, drained, crumbled sausage or 3/4 pounds sausage and 3/4 pounds chorizo
3 cups shredded jack cheese
1 small can diced green chiles
9 eggs
3 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Chorizo:
1 pound ground beef
1 pound pork sausage
1 medium onion
1 large clove garlic
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon oregano
5 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

For Chorizo: Mix everything together. Cover and refrigerate at least two days. For Strata: Trim crust from bread, butter one side. Place buttered side down in baking pan (use a 9 X 11 1/2 inch baking pan). Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese on top; then add meat mixture. Now sprinkle shredded Jack cheese; then chilies. Beat eggs well, add milk and spices. Pour over cheese mixture. Cover and shill over night. (May be frozen at this point.) Bake uncovered at 325 F about 50-60 minutes or until bubbly. (If frozen allow 30 minutes more.)