Texas Breakfast Strata

Texas Breakfast Strata

1 lb. mild or hot bulk pork sausage

1 small onion finely chopped

1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped

2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, 10 oz. each, such as Rotel

10 small flour tortillas, torn into bite size pieces

3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, 12 oz

6 eggs

2 cups buttermilk

Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350. Brown sausage in large skillet over medium high heat, stirring until crumbly; drain. Add onion and bell pepper to sausage in skillet and saute until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes with green chilies. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Layer tortillas, sausage mixture and cheese one half at a time in lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, salt and pepper in bowl until smooth. Pour evenly over layers. Bake,covered lightly with foil, for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serves 8