Tomato, Basil and Cheese Strata |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Delicious, light, always gets rave reviews. Perfect for a brunch when you are entertaining. Ingredients:
1 loaf italian bread, cubed |
6 tablespoons butter, melted |
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded |
1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded |
12 eggs |
3 cups milk |
1/2 cup white wine |
3 scallions, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon mustard (dijon) |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
3 roma tomatoes, sliced |
3 tablespoons basil |
Directions:
1. Butter/ grease 9x12 casserole dish.
2. Place cubed bread in one layer on bottom of the casserole dish.
3. Sprinkle bread with butter and 2 1/2 cup cheese (reserve 3/4 cup grated cheese for topping casserole).
4. Beat eggs until foamy.
5. Add milk, wine, scallions, and seasonings.
6. Pour egg mixture over cheese.
7. Place remianing shredded cheese,tomato and basil on top of egg mixture.
8. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
9. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
10. Let casserole sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
11. Bake at 350 degreed for one hour.
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