Overnight Mexican Breakfast Strata

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Spicy, make-ahead, overnight egg strata. Makes a great addition to brunch or breakfast.

Submitted by Krys
Published on April 13, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
9 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 8 ounces chorizo sausage

  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 medium poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • 8 cups cubed Mexican bolillo rolls

  • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 2 ½ cups 2% milk

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika

  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco

  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro (Optional)

Directions

  1. Cook and stir chorizo in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan. Add onions to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in poblano peppers and bell pepper; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and return chorizo to the skillet.

  2. Lightly grease a 3-quart rectangle or oval casserole dish. Spread 1/2 of the bread into the prepared dish and top with 1/2 of the chorizo mixture. Repeat with remaining bread and chorizo.

  3. Whisk eggs, milk, oregano, and paprika together in a large bowl. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and sausage. Cover and chill, 8 hours to overnight.

  4. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  5. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until an instant-read thermometer pressed into the center reads 170 degrees F (degrees C), 30 to 45 minutes more. Sprinkle with queso fresco during the last 5 minutes of baking. Let stand for 10 minutes and sprinkle with cilantro.

Cook's Note:

You can use Anaheim chiles instead of poblanos, any crusty bread you like, fat-free milk instead of 2%, and feta cheese instead of queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

238 Calories
11g Fat
21g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 462mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 157mg 12%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 285mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.