Best 7 Cheesy Chorizo Strata Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Cheesy Chorizo Strata, a delectable breakfast casserole that combines the bold zest of chorizo, the rich creaminess of cheese, and the comforting warmth of bread. This strata is not just any ordinary dish; it's a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With its layers of soft, eggy bread, savory chorizo, and a generous amount of cheese, this strata is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for brunches, potlucks, or a hearty family breakfast.

This recipe is also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it to your liking. Craving a spicier kick? Feel free to amp up the heat with a dash of cayenne pepper or a sprinkle of chili flakes. Prefer a milder flavor? Simply reduce the amount of chorizo or choose a milder variety. Additionally, you can experiment with different types of cheese to create unique flavor combinations. Whether you prefer the sharpness of cheddar, the nuttiness of Gruyère, or the creaminess of mozzarella, the possibilities are endless.

But that's not all! This article also features a collection of other irresistible strata recipes that will satisfy every palate. From a classic Sausage and Hash Brown Strata to a unique Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Strata, there's a strata recipe here for every occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEDDAR AND CHORIZO STRATA



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Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless or substitute the cheeses and the meats. This dish can be made a day before baking. If you like more heat, use pepper jack cheese. -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 cups day-old French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
6 ounces fresh chorizo, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped onion
6 large eggs
2-1/4 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Place 4 cups bread cubes in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and the spinach. Layer with chorizo and onion; top with remaining bread and cheese., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic salt and mustard. Pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 946mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHEESY CHORIZO FRITTATA



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Crumbled chorizo sausage, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and cheese add heat, flavor, and color to this delicious frittata.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ pound chorizo, crumbled
1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
4 green onions, sliced
6 eggs
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook chorizo in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat until done, stirring frequently. Remove chorizo from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Set chorizo aside. Add spinach to skillet; cook 2 min. or just until wilted, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes and onions. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk eggs and milk in medium bowl until blended; stir in 1 cup cheese. Add to ingredients in skillet; stir just until blended. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 25 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

MEXICAN CHORIZO STRATA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

EVOO or vegetable oil
1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo or other spicy bulk sausage
7 to 8 slices (1-inch thick) good-quality stale white or egg-based bread, cut into large cubes
3 roasted green New Mexico chile peppers or 2 poblano or Anaheim peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped, or two 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies, well drained
2 cups whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon hot sauce
6 large organic eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
1 cup sour cream
1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
Juice of 1 lime
Diced ripe heirloom tomato, for serving
Fresh cilantro leaves, torn, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a skillet. Add the chorizo and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain off the fat.
  • Arrange the bread in a casserole dish. Top with the chorizo and then the roasted chiles.
  • Whisk together the milk, butter, hot sauce and eggs in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper; pour over the chiles. Top with the cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight and up to 2 days.
  • To serve, bring the strata to room temperature and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bake the strata for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, whizz together the sour cream, avocado and lime juice in a food processor and season with salt and pepper.
  • Top the strata with tomatoes, cilantro and dollops of the avocado sour cream.

GREEN CHILI AND CHORIZO BREAKFAST STRATA



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Brunch     Bake     New Year's Day     Sausage     Fall     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

14 to 16 ounces chorizo sausage, casing 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 6 1/2x4 1/2-inch slices sourdough bread, crusts trimmed
1 3/4 cups shredded hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (about 7 ounces)
1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Butter 8-cup soufflé or baking dish. Sauté chorizo in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes. 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 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. Pour half of remaining egg mixture over. Top with 2 bread slices. Pour remaining egg mixture over and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Cover; chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake strata uncovered until puffed and golden, about 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESY CHORIZO STRATA



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This recipe won the blue ribbon at the 2009 Texas State Fair. Oprah and Gail voted it the "best of the best".

Provided by BrenRick

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 Ramekins, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces chorizo sausage
1/2 cup mild green chili
1 jalapeno
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese
3 cups french breadcrumbs
4 eggs
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 2/3 cups milk
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Chop green chilies.
  • seed and dice jalapeno.
  • melt butter.
  • Preheat oven to 300.
  • Generously grease four 10 ounce ovenproof ramekins.
  • Cook and drain chorizo.
  • Spread an even amount of chorizo over bottom of each ramekin.
  • top with chilies and jalepeno.
  • spread half of the cheese cubes evenly among the ramekins.
  • top with bread crumbs.
  • In a medium bowl, wisk egg, cumin,salt and pepper, followed by milk.
  • Drizzle each ramekin with the melted butter.
  • Divide the eggs mixture evenly among them.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Chill at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Set ramekins in a bath of hot water and bake at 300 for 45-50 mins.till puffed and set.
  • Set the ramekins under the broiler for 5-7 minutes to get a nice crispy, cheesy top.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa if desired.

CHEESY SPINACH-TOMATO STRATA



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Make and share this Cheesy Spinach-Tomato Strata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Spinach

Time 26m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

butter-flavored cooking spray
6 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, like Maille
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 small tomatoes, diced
2/3 cup jarlsberg cheese, shredded
fresh basil leaf, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Coat six 4-ounce ramekins with butter-flavored cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream and Dijon mustard; stir in chopped spinach leaves.
  • Divide mixture evenly among prepared ramekins.
  • Divide tomatoes and Jarlsberg cheese evenly among ramekins.
  • Place ramekins on baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or until eggs are set and golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 238.6, Sodium 162.7, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 10.9

MEXICAN CHORIZO STRATA



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Make and share this Mexican Chorizo Strata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Breakfast

Time 13h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
1 lb fresh mexican chorizo sausage or 1 lb other spicy bulk sausage
8 slices day-old white bread or 8 slices egg-based bread, cut into large cubes
2 anaheim chilies, peeled, seeded and chopped or chopped green chili, well drained
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled (8 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon hot sauce
6 large organic eggs
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
1 lime, juice of
diced ripe heirloom tomato, for serving
fresh cilantro leaves, torn, for serving

Steps:

  • To roast the chili peppers, broil, turning occasionally with tongs and leaving the oven door ajar to allow steam to escape, until the skins are blackened all over. Transfer to a bowl, cover and let cool. Peel, seed and chop.
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet. Add the chorizo and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain off the fat.
  • Arrange the bread in a casserole dish. Top with the chorizo and then the roasted chilies.
  • Whisk together the milk, butter, hot sauce and eggs in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper; pour over the chili peppers. Top with the cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight and up to 2 days.
  • To serve, bring the strata to room temperature and pre-heat the oven to 325°F Bake the strata for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, whizz together the sour cream, avocado and lime juice in a food processor and season with salt and pepper.
  • Top the strata with tomatoes, cilantro and dollops of the avocado sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1527.6, Fat 121.5, SaturatedFat 58.5, Cholesterol 556.2, Sodium 2604.5, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 13.3, Protein 65.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh chorizo: Fresh chorizo has a more vibrant flavor than cured chorizo, and it's easier to cook.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chorizo, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chorizo from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
  • Use a good quality bread: The bread you use for the strata is important. A good quality bread will hold up better in the casserole and will give the strata a more substantial flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: When mixing the batter for the strata, be careful not to overmix it. Overmixing the batter will make the strata tough.
  • Bake the strata until it is golden brown: The strata is done baking when it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chorizo strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that is perfect for a crowd. With its combination of savory chorizo, creamy cheese, and fluffy bread, this strata is sure to be a hit at your next brunch or potluck. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful breakfast dish, give this cheesy chorizo strata a try!

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