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.
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
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.
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.
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Christmas Green Chile Strata
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.
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This sounds and looks delicious. I think I’ll try this out on my crew Christmas morning.
Anna,
You will love it! And I would LOVE to hear how it goes! 🙂
Made this Christmas morning, it was not only easy to make, but simply delicious! Everyone loved it!
I am so glad to hear it! I just knew you would love it, and yes, SO easy! <3
I have been looking for a Christmas morning casserole. Going to give this a try.. Thx..
Tina, you are so welcome!
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!
Ooo! Cathy! I am so glad to hear that!
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!
Emily, that is awesome!! Thank you so much! My family loves it too. Even the hubs who doesn’t like eggs.
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!
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!!
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.
Kim, I am just tickled to hear this! Breakfast for supper in one of my very favorites. You made my day!
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.
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?
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!
Can this dish be baked and then frozen? If so how to reheat .
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!