Fiesta Brunch Strata Recipe

Fiesta Brunch Strata Recipe

  • 12 slices bread, lightly buttered and cubed
  • 3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups California raisins
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 (2.5 ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
  1. Arrange half the bread cubes in bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Sprinkle chicken and raisins over bread. Top with 2 cups of the cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes. In large bowl, combine eggs, milk, green chilies and pimiento; mix well. Pour over bread cubes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover tightly. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover strata. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with salsa, if desired.