Best 6 Mexican Sausage Cornbread Strata Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with this hearty and flavorful Mexican Sausage Cornbread Strata, an extraordinary fusion of Mexican and Southern cuisines.**

This delightful dish combines the savory flavors of Mexican sausage, the sweetness of cornbread, and the creamy richness of eggs and cheese. Each bite offers a symphony of textures, from the tender cornbread to the crispy sausage and the gooey cheese.

This versatile strata can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's perfect for feeding a crowd, and it's also a great way to use up leftover cornbread. With easy-to-follow instructions and a list of alternative ingredients, this recipe caters to various dietary preferences, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

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SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD STRATA WITH CREAMY SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



Southwestern Cornbread Strata with Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Butter, for the baking dish
12 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds cornbread (store-bought or homemade), cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes and dried overnight (about 8 heaping cups)
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 ounces fresh chorizo or turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 poblano chile, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
1 cup grated sharp white Cheddar
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
4 ounces goat cheese, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
8 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chipotles in adobo puree
2 tablespoons Mexican crema, creme fraiche or sour cream
Juice of 1/2 lime

Steps:

  • For the Southwestern cornbread strata: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 10-by-12-inch baking dish and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cornbread, press to submerge, and let stand, stirring once or twice to soak the cornbread evenly and thoroughly.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the onion, bell pepper and poblano to the drippings in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots and soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the sausage and onion mixture into the cornbread mixture. Stir in the chopped cilantro, 3/4 cup of the Cheddar and 3/4 cup of the Monterey Jack. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, dot with the goat cheese and sprinkle on the cotija and remaining 1/4 cups Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Bake until the edges are puffed and lightly golden brown and the center still jiggles slightly, about 40 minutes.
  • For the tomato sauce: While the strata bakes, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and chipotle and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced by half and thickened, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until creamy, venting the top of the blender to allow steam to escape. Return the sauce to the saucepan over low heat, and whisk in the crema and salt and pepper to taste; let the sauce heat through and then remove from the heat. Stir in the lime juice and cover to keep warm.
  • Let the strata rest for about 10 minutes, then serve with the creamy spicy tomato sauce, garnishing each serving with some of the whole cilantro leaves.

FIESTA CORNBREAD & SAUSAGE STRATA



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I like to break away from traditional breakfast bakes, so I experimented and came up with this sweet-savory cornbread and sausage egg bake. It's easy to prepare and a wonderful make-ahead morning meal.-Ellen Woodham-Johnson, Matteson, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups cubed cornbread
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: cornbread, sausage mixture, corn and cheese. Repeat layers. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salsa and sour cream. Pour over layers. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SAUSAGE CORNBREAD



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Cornbread is a staple here in the South. I added sausage and cheese to a cornbread recipe and came up with this satisfying dish. It goes especially well with soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Add the corn, milk, eggs and oil. Pour half into a greased 10-in. ovenproof iron skillet. Sprinkle with the sausage mixture and cheese. Spread remaining cornmeal mixture on top. Bake at 425° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cornbread comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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.

MEXICAN SAUSAGE STRATA



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Good for breakfast or supper. From BHG with changes. (Time to prepare doesn't include refrigeration).

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Breakfast

Time 53m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices bread (white or whole wheat,cubed)
6 ounces ground sausage, country blend
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Coat a 9-inch quiche dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread bread cubes evenly in quiche dish. Set aside.
  • Crumble sausage into a medium skillet; cook until brown.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Pat with paper toweling to remove excess fat.
  • Sprinkle cooked sausage over bread cubes in quiche dish.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat together eggs, milk, and sour cream.
  • Stir in cheeses.
  • Pour egg mixture over sausage in quiche dish.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Uncover and bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown. Remove from oven.
  • Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting. To serve, cut strata into wedges. Spoon some salsa on top of each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.2, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 174.3, Sodium 749.5, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 19.4

EASY SAUSAGE STRATA



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This strata is really easy to make. Put it together the day before, then just remove from the refrigerator and bake. Ham or bacon can be substituted for the sausage. Sometimes I add cooked chopped broccoli for a change of pace.

Provided by LISAJANI

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 10h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound pork sausage
6 (1 ounce) slices bread, cubed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
  • Layer bread cubes, sausage, and Cheddar cheese in a lightly greased 7x11 inch baking dish. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt, and mustard. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cube mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 206.5 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1195 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Don't Overcook the Cornbread: Cornbread is best when it is slightly moist in the center. Overcooking will make it dry and crumbly.
  • Use a Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron skillet is the best choice for cooking cornbread. It distributes heat evenly and creates a crispy crust.
  • Let the Strata Rest Before Serving: After baking, let the strata rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Mexican Sausage Cornbread Strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With its combination of savory sausage, sweet cornbread, and tangy salsa, this strata is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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