This southwestern chorizo sausage and biscuit strata recipe is a great way to use up left over biscuits and a tasty recipe for brunch.
Remember my little baking adventure? The one where I made Jalapeno, cheddar, chive biscuits while following along with Joy the Baker Cookbook challenge? My floured-up kitchen mess and the time it took to restore it back to it’s pristine condition is quite clear in my memory.
Anyway, that recipe made quite a large batch, so the remainder of these muffins have been in the freezer. I decided to thaw them out and turn them into a cheesy, creamy, sausage-y southwestern style strata.
The first time I had ever heard of a strata was from The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook. A classic cookbook that any serious cook should have in their collection. I’ve included an affiliate link if you’re interested. A strata is made from a mixture which mainly consists of bread, eggs and cheese. Who can argue with that?
I’ve never made a strata before, so taking some cues from a couple of different recipes, I was quite pleased with the end result. In other words…YUM. Let’s take a look.
A make ahead Mexican style casserole to serve for breakfast or brunch
- 6 - 8 cooked biscuits rough chopped
- 1/4 pound chorizo sausage crumbled, cooked and drained
- 1/4 pound breakfast style sausage crumbled, cooked and drained
- 1 oz package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry (10 )
- 2 small jalapeno seeded, deveined and thin sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- Place half of biscuits into greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Top with sausage, spinach, pepper and both cheeses. Top with remaining biscuits. Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended, pour over biscuits. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
Southwestern Strata…It’s What’s for Brunch
Larry says
April 22, 2012 at 1:12 pmI don’t believe I’ve ever eaten a strata but this sure makes me want to. I’d like to have our kitchen in pristine condition just once – we usually just return it to the normal condition 🙂
Lea Ann says
April 23, 2012 at 6:17 amMy kitchen was in pristine condition for only about 15 minutes when we moved in.
Jane says
April 22, 2012 at 4:12 pmYou are rocking the strata! This sounds so good!
Lea Ann says
April 23, 2012 at 6:11 amThanks Jane! 🙂
Greg says
April 22, 2012 at 4:37 pmThat looks awesome. I’ve never made a strata with biscuits and think it would be great.
Lea Ann says
April 23, 2012 at 6:15 amI had a strata on Easter that was made with English Muffins on the bottom. Gave me the idea.
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
April 23, 2012 at 3:49 amI’ve never thought of using biscuits in a strata. Very clever Lea Ann. I could eat breakfast/brunch anytime day or night, especially if it included some of your spicy strata.
Sam
Lea Ann says
April 23, 2012 at 6:20 amMe too Sam!
Barbara says
April 23, 2012 at 5:41 amLove those stratas! Especially since they need to be in the fridge overnight…no work the next day. We have one every holiday morning. Super idea to use your leftover biscuits in one…never would have occurred to me, Lea Ann.
Lea Ann says
April 23, 2012 at 6:14 amI couldn’t believe how it transformed from flat to fluffy in the oven. I agree about the no work the next day. Sure was nice to pop it in the oven.
Vickie says
April 23, 2012 at 6:06 amYou had me at 2 jalapenos. 😉 I have never eaten a strata, but it looks beautiful (that photo alone would make me order it) and sounds delicious! What a great idea for company breakfast.
Lea Ann says
April 23, 2012 at 6:13 amI had never eaten a strata before either, but seen recipes here and there. Then someone had brought one to the Easter Brunch that was made with English muffins. I knew I had to put those biscuits to work.
Jenn's Food Journey says
April 23, 2012 at 6:39 amWhat a great looking strata!! Wish I had some of it right now! YUM!
Lea Ann says
April 27, 2012 at 6:38 amThanks Jenn!
Yvette ~ Muy Bueno says
April 23, 2012 at 10:45 amI’ll be right over! You saved me one right?! LOL! Looks delicioso!
Lea Ann says
April 27, 2012 at 6:38 amActually I’ve got several containers in the freezer … come on over. 🙂
Karen says
April 23, 2012 at 4:04 pmGreat idea for using up leftovers and such a nice change for breakfast or brunch. Love your placemat!
Lea Ann says
April 27, 2012 at 6:38 amThat placemat comes from Ikea. Thanks Karen.
Susan says
April 23, 2012 at 5:09 pmI love stratas! They come in so handy for a Christmas or Easter breakfast/brunch when you have guests. What a delicious way to use those biscuits!
Lea Ann says
April 27, 2012 at 6:37 amI really needed to use up those biscuits and they made a perfect platform for all this cheesy goodness.
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
April 24, 2012 at 6:44 amA strata is our favorite for Sunday brunch. It’s what I always serve on Christmas morning. I love your version, Lea Ann, with chorizo and those yummy biscuits.
Lea Ann says
April 27, 2012 at 6:36 amI see more strata’s in my future. Christmas morning sounds perfect.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
April 24, 2012 at 3:02 pmA spicy sausage and biscuit strata sounds quite delicious.
Lea Ann says
April 27, 2012 at 6:35 amThanks Karen … it was. And I’ve got lots in the freezer for when I’m feeling thin. 🙂
5 Star Foodie says
April 25, 2012 at 9:29 pmI love the Southwestern flavors! This would be such an awesome breakfast!
Lea Ann says
April 27, 2012 at 6:34 amThanks Natasha!
vianney says
April 27, 2012 at 10:43 pmchorizo,sausage,spinach and jalapenos..I’m in!!
Lea Ann says
April 28, 2012 at 6:14 am🙂
Chris says
April 29, 2012 at 8:29 amAbsolutely 100% yes yes yes! I love everything about this breakfast beauty, Lea Ann.
Lea Ann says
April 29, 2012 at 2:20 pmThanks Chris. It was pretty dern good.