Tomato Parmesan Strata

Submitted by KathyP53

"I love to serve strata to weekend guests. While everyone sleeps in late on Sunday before heading home, I pop one in the oven. Folks go home full and happy! This is a small strata, perfect to 4 people."

 

• Ready In: 12hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 slices Italian bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (use a crusty, baguette-style of bread)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Place bread cubes in bottom of dish in a single layer.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to skilet and saute until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add spinach and garlic to skillet. Saute another 3-4 minutes, or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Whisk together eggs, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in spinach mixture and chopped tomato. Pour egg mixture over bread in baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
4. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. In the morning, remove dish from refrigerator and allow to stand for 30 at room temperature.
5. Preheat oven 375.
6. Bake strata for 25 minutes or until set. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.

Reviews

[lin18760]

This a very tasty recipe,had it for brunch yesterday.I followed recipe but had to use dry thyme,will make again and try with fresh.Loved it anyway,thanks.