Vegetable Stratta

prep time:: 30 min
total time:: 13 hr

Makes 12 servings

Stratta or strata is a brunch casserole dish, similar to a quiche, made from a mixture which mainly consists of bread or hash browns, eggs and cheese. It may also include meat or vegetables. The ingredients are combined in a casserole dish and baked. It is served warm.

ingredients

1 loaf (12 oz.) - Day Old Bread
3 tbs - Unsalted Butter
2 tbs - Olive Oil
1 - Small White Onion
1 - Red Pepper - Seeded and Chopped
1 1/2 cups - Sliced Mushrooms
1 - Large Zucchini - Sliced
1/2 cup - shredded carrots
10 - Eggs
2 cups - Milk
1 tsp - Salt
1/4 tsp - White Pepper
1 1/2 cup - Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Divided
1/2 cup - Grated Parmesan Cheese

directions

1
Spray a 13x9 ceramic baking dish with cooking spray. Slice bread in half and butter tops. Cut bread into 1-inch cubs.
2
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat and add onion, red pepper, mushrooms, zucchini and carrots. Saute no longer than 3 – 5 minutes.
3
In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper. To assemble, place bread cubes in a single layer in baking dish. Top with vegetables and one-half of jack cheese. Pour egg mixture over and top with remain jack and parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
4
Heat oven to 350° and bake uncovered 50 – 60 minutes until golden brown. Let stand 5 – 10 minutes before serving
5
***Breakfast meats can be substituted for any or all vegetables