Southwest strata

Southwest Strata recipe

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In this blog post I will take you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's go.
The Southwest strata is a delicious and hearty breakfast casserole that combines the flavors of the American Southwest. Made with layers of bread, eggs, cheese, and a variety of vegetables and spices, this dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a weekend brunch. The strata can be prepared ahead of time and baked in the morning, making it a convenient option for busy mornings. It is a versatile recipe that can be customized with different ingredients such as peppers, onions, corn, and black beans, adding a burst of flavor to each bite.

Keywords: Southwest, strata, breakfast casserole, brunch, American Southwest.

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Ingredients

6 slices white bread,

Ground turkey (3/4 to 1 pound)

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped red peppers

1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped scallions

2 cups cooked red potatoes

5 eggs

2 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (a couple of shakes optional)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 cups grated cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup Monterey Jack)

1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley

Topping: Fresh Homemade Salsa

10 Roma tomatoes, chopped

4 whole scallions chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped and mashed

1/2 cup chopped cilantro (or parsley)

2 Tablespoons vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Cube bread and put into prepared 9 x 13-inch Pyrex dish. Cook turkey with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; drain. Sprinkle ground turkey over bread. Saute peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and scallions in one Tablespoon of butter until kind of dry, then drain well and sprinkle over bread and turkey. Cube potatoes and layer over pepper mixture. Mix eggs, milk, salt, pepper, hot sauce (optional), and garlic powder well and pour over ingredients in dish, making sure to wet everything. Sprinkle cheese and parsley evenly over all. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until center is firm. (Try to get dish to room temperature before putting in oven.)

Salsa: Serve room at room temperature. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated cheddar cheese.