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    Overnight Green Chile Breakfast Strata

     

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    During the holidays and for special occasions, brunch is our morning meal of choice.  And an easy make-ahead casserole makes brunch even better for me because that means I don’t have to stand around in the kitchen all morning. Instead I can hang out in my pjs and enjoy some family time with everyone else. Another perk to a casserole that I am sure you agree with is that it makes plenty, so I know there will be some left over for those who need a snack before we get around to a late lunch.

     

    Overnight Green Chili Strata Breakfast Casserole

     

    What You Need To Make Green Chile Strata

    • flour tortillas
    • canadian bacon
    • green chiles
    • Colby or Monterrey Jack cheese
    • half & half
    • eggs
    • ground mustard
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • salt

     

    Green Chili Strata ingredients

    This particular casserole has always been a hit for my group and any guests we might have. It is something that is just enough out of the ordinary to keep my brunch-goers coming back for more. The recipe is a result of my parents’ stint in New Mexico. My mom just couldn’t wait for me to try this Green Chile Strata she had at a ladies’ gathering she attended there. I was leery at first. Dried mustard? Worcestershire? Eggs? But she knows her food, so I went all in with blind trust. And boy, am I glad I did. 

     

    Assembling a Green Chili Strata

     

    Strata simply means layers. This dish is just that—simple layers of flour tortillas, cheese, green chiles, and Canadian bacon, soaked in an egg and cream mixture just before being baked into golden yumminess. The chiles aren’t spicy, and the tortillas soak up the eggs and cream so that they puff up into what is almost a soft pastry. This brunch casserole is a stand out partner to a tasty fruit salad and is one that you will be oh, so glad you tried.

     

    Green Chili Strata finished and served

     

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    Overnight Green Chili Strata Breakfast Casserole

    Christmas Green Chile Strata

    An easy make ahead breakfast casserole that's perfect for brunch or overnight guests.
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

    Ingredients

    • 7-7 ½ inch tortillas, usually this is the fajita size
    • (2) 4 oz. cans chopped green chiles
    • 12-14 oz. Canadian bacon
    • 4 C Monterrey Jack or Colby Cheese, shredded
    • 5 beaten eggs
    • Splash of Worcestershire sauce
    • Dash of dried mustard
    • 2 C cream, or half and half
    • 1 tsp. salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 9x13 dish.
    • Cut the tortillas and Canadian bacon into approximately 1 inch strips.
    • Drain the chiles.

    Layer in the 9x13 dish

    • • Tortillas (don’t overlap)
    • • Canadian bacon
    • • ½ of the chiles
    • • ½ of the cheese
    • Repeat the layer a 2nd time to make 2 complete layers.
    • Combine eggs with the remaining ingredients and beat. Pour egg mixture over the layers and refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight.
    • Bake for 45-60 minutes or until puffed and bubbly around the edges.

     

    ***Pin This Overnight Green Chile Breakfast Strata***

    This easy breakfast casserole is made of layers of cheese, green chilis, canadian bacon & tortillas. Perfect for Christmas, holidays and special occasions, this savory brunch dish can be put together the night before and makes breakfast easy to enjoy! #breakfastcasserole #overnightcasserole #hatchchiles

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    Comments

    1. anna smith

      December 19, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      This sounds and looks delicious. I think I’ll try this out on my crew Christmas morning.

      Reply
      • stacey

        December 19, 2014 at 8:49 pm

        Anna,

        You will love it! And I would LOVE to hear how it goes! 🙂

        Reply
        • anna

          December 26, 2014 at 8:08 am

          Made this Christmas morning, it was not only easy to make, but simply delicious! Everyone loved it!

          Reply
          • stacey

            December 29, 2014 at 9:29 am

            I am so glad to hear it! I just knew you would love it, and yes, SO easy! <3

            Reply
    2. Tina

      December 21, 2014 at 8:15 am

      I have been looking for a Christmas morning casserole. Going to give this a try.. Thx..

      Reply
      • stacey

        December 07, 2017 at 11:08 am

        Tina, you are so welcome!

        Reply
    3. Cathy

      December 23, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It has been on my mind since you posted it! It was an awesome supper tonight! Thank you!

      Reply
      • stacey

        December 31, 2014 at 5:13 pm

        Ooo! Cathy! I am so glad to hear that!

        Reply
    4. Emily

      December 24, 2015 at 9:29 am

      This was such a hit last year that it is a family request to be Christmas breakfast again. Thanks for a great recipe and the beginning of a new tradition!

      Reply
      • stacey

        December 07, 2017 at 11:09 am

        Emily, that is awesome!! Thank you so much! My family loves it too. Even the hubs who doesn’t like eggs.

        Reply
    5. Kristen

      November 19, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      Oh, I just saw this recipe and I’m putting it on the list to make for Christmas this year! YUM!!! I love anything with green chiles!

      Reply
      • stacey

        November 22, 2016 at 9:52 am

        Kristen,

        This recipe is soooo easy and sooo yummy! You will love it! You will have to post your review and pics on the FB page!!

        Reply
    6. Kim

      May 30, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      oh my goodness. this is wonderful. made it today, breakfast for supper 🙂
      incredible flavor, texture. I will make this over and over.
      thank you so much for this recipe.

      Reply
      • stacey

        June 01, 2020 at 1:45 pm

        Kim, I am just tickled to hear this! Breakfast for supper in one of my very favorites. You made my day!

        Reply
    7. Kim

      May 30, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      oh my goodness. this is wonderful. made it today, breakfast for supper 🙂
      banging around in the kitchen during covid quarantine.
      incredible flavor, texture. I will make this over and over.
      thank you so much for this recipe.

      Reply
    8. Tanya Glofcheskie

      January 31, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      This recipe looks great! I have three quick questions: What is “Canadian bacon?” How many flour tortillas should I use? and Can you substitute gluten free tortillas?

      Reply
      • stacey

        February 03, 2022 at 11:17 am

        Hi, Tanya! I am so glad you are going to make this breakfast casserole. You will love it! Firstly, Canadian bacon is similar to ham, but comes from the pork loin of the pig while ham comes from the leg or butt. Canadian bacon is usualy available in your grocery store where the breakfast and deli meats are sold. If Canadian bacon is not available in your area, a good, smoky ham makes a great substitute. Secondly, the recipe calls for 7 tortillas! Gluten free tortillas can definitely be used. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Sandra

      February 19, 2022 at 9:31 am

      Can this dish be baked and then frozen? If so how to reheat .

      Reply
      • stacey

        February 24, 2022 at 11:21 am

        Hi, Sandra! You should be able to freeze this strata and reheat it. To reheat, I would let it thaw in the fridge overnight and then let the dish sit out to take the chill off before putting it in the oven (so the glass doesn’t burst). I think adding a little extra cheese on top to freshen it up and then covering it with foil and heating in a 350 oven for the first 20 minutes, taking the foil off and baking for another 10-15 minutes would be the way to go! Let me know how it goes!

        Reply

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