Green Chile and Cheese Strata

This South-of-the-Border strata will be a welcome change from other versions you may be familiar with.

Recipe Ingredients:

6 slices thick white bread
6 thick slices Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4-ounce) can ORTEGA Diced Green Chiles
2 cups milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
2. Place bread in bottom of prepared baking dish; top with Monterey Jack cheese. Sprinkle with chiles.
3. Combine milk, eggs, green onion, hot pepper sauce and salt in small bowl. Pour over bread and cheese; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown.

Makes 6 servings.

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