Vegetable Strata
(from SallyV’s recipe box)
This is a good savory strata for a brunch.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Brunch
Ingredients
- 1 loaf day-old French bread
- 2 T. canola oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 C. sliced mushrooms
- 1 can artichoke hearts, sliced
- 10 eggs
- 2 C. milk
- 1 t. salt
- 1/4 t. white pepper
- 1 1/2 C. shredded Jack, divided
- 1/4 C. parmesan, grated
Directions
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Spray 13”x9” glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cut bread into cubes and place in baking dish.
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In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion, red pepper and mushrooms; sauté 4-5 min. Add artichokes to warm through.
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In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Top the bread cubes with the vegetables, artichokes and half the Jack cheese. Pour egg mixture over; top with remaining Jack and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. Heat oven to 350º. Bake uncovered 50-60 min. Let stand 10 min. before cutting.