Recipe

Fiesta Brunch Strata

Make it; keep it in the refrigerator overnight; bake it and serve a hearty brunch entrée.

Details

Prep Time: 25 minutes.
Cook Time: 55 minutes.
Ready in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Serves:

INGREDIENTS

12 slc. bread, lightly buttered and cubed
3 c. chopped cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 c. California raisins
2-1/2 c. shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
8 eggs, beaten
3 c. milk
1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1 jar (2.5 ounces) diced pimiento, drained

PROCEDURE

Arrange half the bread cubes in bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Spread chicken and raisins over bread. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes. In large bowl, combine eggs, milk, green chiles and pimiento; mix well. Pour over bread cubes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover tightly. Refrigerate overnight.

Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover strata. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 320(23% from fat); Total Fat 8g (sat 2.5g, mono 3g, poly 1g); Cholesterol 165mg; Protein 27g; Carbohydrates 34g; Fiber 3g; Iron 3mg; Sodium 540mg; Calcium 330mg