*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Southwest Strata

Recipe By     : The Dove's Nest Restaurant by Cindy Burch
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Entree's & Side Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    flour tortillas
   2      cans          chopped green chiles (8-ounces ea.) -- drained
   8      ounces        smoked turkey -- thinly sliced
   4      cups          Monterey Jack cheese -- shredded
   1      cup           frozen corn -- thawed
   5                    eggs
   2      cups          milk
   1      Dash          Tabasco sauce
     1/2  tablespoon    garlic powder
                        Freshly ground pepper -- to taste
     1/2  cup           chopped fresh cilantro

Line a greased 9x13-inch baking pan with the tortillas.

Layer the chiles, turkey, cheese and corn 1/2 at a time in the prepared pan.

Beat the eggs, milk, Tabasco sauce, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl. Pour ov
er the layers.

Top with the cilantro. Chill, Covered, overnight.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool and cut into squares to serve.

Authors Note:

This is a great "do ahead" entree if you're planning for company. I often offer
 it as a daily special and our customers love it served with our Caesar Salad. 
(see recipe)

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