Butter 8-cup souffle or baking dish. Saute chorizo in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to plate lined with paper towels; drain well. Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Place 2 bread slices in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese and half each of chilies, cilantro and chorizo. Pour 1/3 of egg mixture over. Repeat layering with 2 bread slices, 3/4 cup cheese and remaining chilies, cilantro and chorizo. Pour half of remaining egg mixture over. Top with 2 bread slices. Pour remaining egg mixture over and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Cover; chill overnight. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake strata uncovered until puffed and golden, about 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings. Bon Appetit October 1999 Per serving: 1124 Calories (kcal); 47g Total Fat; (38% calories from fat); 61g Protein; 110g Carbohydrate; 1018mg Cholesterol; 2564mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 5 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 6 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.