SPICY BEEF CHORIZO BREAKFAST STRATA
Spice up your morning with this quick, flavorful Southwest breakfast recipe! RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender and Lyndi Knowles of ZK Ranches share this easy meal idea.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 recipe Mexican-Style Beef Sausage (Recipe)
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups day-old French bread cubes (1-inch)
- 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat or regular shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Toppings (optional):
- Salsa
- chopped green onions
- chopped tomatoes,
- sour cream
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the Mexican-Style Beef Chorizo Sausage.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare the sausage. Stir in bell pepper and spinach; set aside.
3. Meanwhile, beat eggs, milk, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until blended. Stir in the bread and one cup of cheese. Stir in cooked sausage mixture.
4. Spray a three-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour sausage mixture into prepared dish. Top evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 40 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with any desired toppings.
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