This time of year, 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.
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 (the original Southern gypsy) 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 the Southern Gypsy knows her food, so I went all in with blind trust. And boy, am I glad I did. I think you will be too when you try it.
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 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
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 9×13 dish.
Cut the tortillas and Canadian bacon into approximately 1 inch strips. Drain the chiles.
Layer in the 9×13 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.
Feeds 10-12 hungry brunch-goers!
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- 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
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 9x13 dish.
- Cut the tortillas and Canadian bacon into approximately 1 inch strips.
- Drain the chiles.
- • 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.
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!!