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Green Chili and Chorizo Breakfast Strata

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This zesty, eye-opening casserole can be made with either pork or beef chorizo

14 to 16 ounces of chorizo sausage, casting removed
2 1/2 cups whole milk
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 Slices of Artisan White bread, crusts trimmed
1 3/4 cups shredded Monterey jack and Colby cheese mix
6 ounces of Feta Cheese chunks
One 4 ounces can chopped mild green chilies, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Butter baking dish, Saute chorizo in heavy large skillet over medium heat until cooked, using slotted spoon , transfer chorizo to plate lined with paper towels: drain well

Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Place 2 bread slices in the bottom of prepared dish, Sprinkle with ¾ cup cheese and half each of chilies, cilantro and chorizo. Pour 1/3 of egg mixture over. Repeat layering with 2 bread slices and mixtures as above, Top with 2 bread slices and remaining egg mixture sprinkle with ¼ cup of cheese, Cover: Chill overnight

Baked at 350 degree for 55 minutes, let stand 5 minutes before serving

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