Zippy Strata Food

BRUNCH STRATA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and ham; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain and pat dry. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and cream until smooth. Gradually beat in eggs. Stir in the remaining ingredients and vegetable mixture., Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

GREEN CHILI AND CHORIZO BREAKFAST STRATA

Steps:

• Butter an 8-cup baking dish.
• Saute' chorizo in heavy skillet over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to paper toweling to drain.
• Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Place 2 bread slices in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese and half each of chilies, cilantro and chorizo.
• Pour 1/3 of egg mixture over.
• Repeat layering with 2 bread slices, 3/4 cup cheese and remaining chilies, cilantro, and chorizo.
• Top with 2 bread slices.
• Pour remaining egg mixture over and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Cover; chill overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Bake Strata uncovered until puffed and golden, about 55 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes or so befoe serving.