Breakfast Mexican Strata with Avocado Sauce

This is a great Sunday brunch dish for your family and is very easy to make, with a hint of cumin and Chili Powder it gives a nice change to your typical scrambled eggs and sausage. Enjoy!

Here's what you will need:

Ingredients:
1 small onion
4 oz sliced mushrooms
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 Cup your favorite breakfast sausage (cooked)
2 Cups bread cubes baked till crunchy but soft in the center ( I used a gluten free Italian baguette for my wife who is gluten sensitive)
1 TBS finely chopped chives
6 Eggs
1 1/2 Cups whole milk
Fresh fruit (optional)

Avocado Sauce (Recipe below)

Here's what you need for sauce
2 avocado's
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
2 TBS Lime juice
2 TBS Finely chopped tomato
1 TBS finely chopped onion

Blend all ingredients except tomato and onion in a food processor until creamy then stir in tomato and onion. taste for seasoning and chill.

First preheat oven to 375 degrees. Take about 7 inches of an Italian baguette and slice into 1 inch cubes put on a cookie sheet, drizzle with some olive oil and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown

Saute the onions and mushrooms until browned and then add the chopped garlic and cooked sausage and heat through and set aside

In a large mixing bowl add the eggs milk spices, salt & pepper and whisk until well blended then add the cheese and mushroom,onion, garlic and sausage mix and bread cubes and half the chives. Stir well and mix with a large spoon.

Spray a 9 1/2 in round straight sided cake pan with olive oil spray and pour mixture into it. Place on a cookie sheet and place in preheated oven 375 degree for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out just barely wet. Remove from oven and let cool for 3 to 4 minutes

To Plate:
On the center of a plate add a spoonful of the avocado sauce and spread across the plate. Cut the Strata into 6 even pieces and place one piece in the middle of the sauce. add an additional spoon of sauce on top and garnish with finely chopped tomatoes and remaining chives. Serve with fresh fruit.