Best 6 Overnight Mexican Breakfast Strata Recipes

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Kickstart your day with a vibrant and flavorful breakfast casserole inspired by Mexican cuisine! "Overnight Mexican Breakfast Strata" is a delectable dish that combines layers of toasted tortillas, savory fillings, and a creamy egg mixture, all baked to golden perfection. This make-ahead breakfast is a lifesaver on busy mornings, offering a hearty and satisfying meal that will please the whole family. With its vibrant colors, rich flavors, and hassle-free preparation, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So, let's dive into the world of Mexican breakfast and explore the art of creating this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY STRATA RECIPE (OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE)



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Overnight Breakfast Strata Recipe: This easy make-ahead holiday breakfast is super quick to prep, then pop in the oven the next morning!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 large eggs
3 cups whole milk ((or half & half))
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese ((off the block))
1 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese ((off the block))
1 cup chopped deli ham
1 cup chopped scallions
3/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 ounce loaf french bread

Steps:

  • Set out a large mixing bowl and a 9X13 inch (3 quart) baking dish. Grease the baking dish. Chop all necessary ingredients.
  • In the mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, salt, ground mustard, and garlic powder. Whisk well to break up all the yolks. Then stir in the cheeses, ham, scallions, and roasted red pepper.
  • Tear the bread loaf into 1-2 inch chunks and place them in the baking dish.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the top of the bread. Use a spatula to fold the bread over, gently, to make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover and chill until ready to bake.
  • Let the strata recipe rest for at least one hour, so the bread soaks up all the eggs. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (This is a fabulous make-ahead overnight recipe, so you can also preheat the oven in the morning.)
  • Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes, until the top is golden-brown and puffy in the center. Insert a sharp knife into the center to check that the eggs are set. If not, bake another 5-10 minutes. Then cool for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 262 mg, Sodium 982 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g

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.

OVERNIGHT MEXICAN BREAKFAST STRATA



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Spicy, make-ahead, overnight egg strata. Makes a great addition to brunch or breakfast.

Provided by Krys

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces chorizo sausage
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 medium poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
8 cups cubed Mexican bolillo rolls
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 ½ cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ cup crumbled queso fresco
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chorizo in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan. Add onions to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in poblano peppers and bell pepper; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and return chorizo to the skillet.
  • Lightly grease a 3-quart rectangle or oval casserole dish. Spread 1/2 of the bread into the prepared dish and top with 1/2 of the chorizo mixture. Repeat with remaining bread and chorizo.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, oregano, and paprika together in a large bowl. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and sausage. Cover and chill, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until an instant-read thermometer pressed into the center reads 170 degrees F (degrees C), 30 to 45 minutes more. Sprinkle with queso fresco during the last 5 minutes of baking. Let stand for 10 minutes and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 113.7 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 462.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

OVERNIGHT STRATA



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This dish is great for breakfast or brunch because it can be made the night before and baked just before you plan to serve it.

Provided by BeckyF

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons corn oil margarine
1 cup sliced white mushroom
1 large onion, diced (2 cups)
16 slices white bread, crust removed
1/2 lb lean bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
3/4 cup diced celery
2 anaheim chilies, seeds removed and diced
1/2 lb reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed, crushed
1 large tomatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup liquid egg substitute
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
3 cups low-fat milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring, until just slightly tender, 2 minutes.
  • Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non stick vegetable spray.
  • Place 8 of the bread slices in the prepared dish.
  • Layer half of the mushrooms and the onions, bacon, celery, and chilies on top of the bread and finish with half of the cheese.
  • Sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper, and dill.
  • Repeat the bread layer and the remaining half of the ingredients as above but add the tomato slices before the cheese.
  • Thoroughly mix the egg substitute, eggs, milk and mustard and pour into the dish.
  • Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Before baking, allow the strata to stand at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake the strata, uncovered, until bubbly and lightly browned, 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 710.3, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8, Protein 18.2

EASY BREAKFAST STRATA



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We start this breakfast casserole the night before so it's ready for the oven the next day. That way, we don't have to deal with the prep and dirty dishes first thing in the morning! -Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf (1 pound) herb or cheese bakery bread, cubed
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with pepper and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, place sausage mixture over bread. Sprinkle with cheese., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, mustard and milk; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

MEXICAN SAUSAGE & CORNBREAD STRATA



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The beauty of my Mexican strata is that you can change it depending on the veggies you have on hand. I make mine most often with corn and pico de gallo. -Lisa Huff, Wilton, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh chorizo
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup pico de gallo, drained
8 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
8 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chorizo and onion over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes or until chorizo is cooked through, breaking into crumbles; drain. In a large bowl combine chorizo mixture, corn and pico de gallo; fold in cornbread. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In another large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, garlic powder and pepper; pour over cornbread mixture., Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes or until golden brown and center is set. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 203mg cholesterol, Sodium 1332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs will give your strata the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the strata tough.
  • Use a deep baking dish. This will help the strata to cook evenly.
  • Bake the strata until it is set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Let the strata cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help the strata to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Overnight Mexican Breakfast Strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that is perfect for busy mornings. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning, you can have a hot and hearty breakfast on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, give Overnight Mexican Breakfast Strata a try!

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