Cheese and Green Chile Strata

Cheese and Green Chile Strata

1 loaf french bread, cut into 1″ cubes

2 cups shredded cheddar or jack, divided

1 can chopped green chiles

4 eggs

1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup

2 cups milk or half and half

2 tablespoons minced onion

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

In buttered 2 qt shallow dish, arrange bread cubes evenly.

Sprinkle 1 cup cheese evenly over cubes. Pour green chiles evenly over bread.

In blender, combine eggs, soup, milk, onion and Worcestershire. Pour over bread mixture. Top with remaining cheese.

Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Uncover and dust top with paprika.

Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.

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