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Spicy Beef Chorizo Breakfast Strata

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef

  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 ½ tsp dried oregano

  • 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 ½ tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp chipotle chili powder

  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach

  • 6 large eggs

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups skim milk

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 8 cups day-old French bread cubes (cut 1 inch)

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • Toppings (optional) - salsa, chopped green onions, chopped tomatoes, sour cream

Preparation

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven 350° F. Prepare Mexican-Style Beef Sausage. Stir in bell pepper and spinach; set aside.

 

Mexican-Style Beef Sausage:

  1. Combine 1 lb. ground beef, 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 ½ tsp oregano, 1 ½ tsp paprika, 1 ½ tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp chipotle chili powder in large mixing bowl, mix lightly but thoroughly. Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8-10 minutes crumbling and stirring occasionally.


  2. Beat eggs, milk, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper in large bowl until blended. Stir in bread and 1 cup cheese. Stir in cooked sausage.

     

  3. Spray 3 quart shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Pour sausage mixture into dish. Top with ½ cup cheese. Cover with aluminum foil, bake in 350° F oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking 10-15 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with toppings if desired.


  4. Can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. If so, increase baking time to 50 minutes before removing foil.

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