Title: Mexican Strata
Categories: Mexican Breakfast Egg Sandwich Easy
Yield: 1 Servings

6	sl	Firm, or stale, white bread,
		Crusts removed
		Butter
2	c	Shredded sharp cheddar
		Cheese
2	c	Shredded Monterey Jack
		Cheese
4	oz	Can mild green chilies,
		Chopped and drained
6		Eggs, beaten
2	c	Whole milk
1	ts	Salt
2	ts	Paprika
1	ts	Oregano
1/2	ts	Freshly ground black pepper
1/4	ts	Garlic powder
1/4	ts	Dry mustard

Butter one side of each bread slice and place butter-side down in a 7-by-11-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar, followed by Monterey Jack. Sprinkle with the chilies.

Combine the eggs, milk and the remaining ingredients. Beat until well blended and pour over the cheese. Refrigerate overnight. (This step is very important. The recipe has to sit.)

Bake uncovered in 325-degree oven for 50 minutes or until nicely browned and firm. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Add chopped black olive with green chilies before serving if desired. Serves 6.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 358; protein 21 grams, carbohydrate 20.3 grams, fat 22.1 grams, cholesterol 263.7 mg; dietary fiber 0; sodium 605.8 mg.

(from "Honest to Goodness" by the Junior League of Springfield, IL.) From: Randy Roller

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