Vegetable-cheese Strata

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A good breakfast or brunch casserole. Heck, it's good anytime. Make the night before and put in the refrigerator overnight. Pop it in the oven and breakfast is done."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 55mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup diced green onion
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 5 cups Italian bread, cubes 1 inch
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 1 3⁄4 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hot sauce

directions

1. Let oil get hot in a large skillet.
2. Add in onions and mushrooms; saute until tender.
3. Add in bell pepper; cook and stir frequently for 10 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
4. Put 2 1/2 cups bread cubes evenly in a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
5. Top with half of the mushroom mixture.
6. Sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese and half the parmesan cheese; repeat layers.
7. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until well blended; pour over the strata.
8. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
9. Let strata set out on counter for 15 minutes while the oven is preheating.
10. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until set.

Reviews

[madcam]

I made this for a large brunch. It was a HUGE hit. I had to share the recipe with several friends. YUM!