Cheese And Broccoli Strata Recipes

BROCCOLI CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• In a small microwave-safe dish, microwave broccoli and onions in water on high for 1 minute; drain and set aside. Place bread in a shallow 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add broccoli mixture and cheese. , In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, dill, nutmeg and pepper; pour over cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

BROCCOLI STRATA

Steps:

• Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish and large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Cut bread into large cubes; place in sprayed baking dish. Spoon broccoli mixture over bread. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend evenly over top.
• In medium bowl, combine half-and-half, egg product and garlic-pepper blend; beat until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover strata; bake 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into squares.

CHEESE AND BROCCOLI STRATA

Steps:

• Layer bread, broccoli, and 1/2 of cheese in a buttered 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Combine eggs, milk, mustard, spice, and salt; pour over the strata.
• Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
• Preheat the oven, and sprinkle the strata with paprika.
• Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes.
• Add remaining cheese to the top; bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean (about 10-15 minutes).
• Allow to set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

BACON, EGG, AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Toss cubed bread with bacon, cheese, and mushrooms, and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and mustard until smooth, then pour evenly over cubed bread. Cover dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and bake strata in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, and the eggs are set, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI, HAM & CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9 baking dish. Layer 7 slices of bread on bottom of dish. Sprinkle half of cheddar cheese over bread slices.
• Layer thawed chopped broccoli, onion, ham and tomato over cheese and bread layers. Top with remaining cheese and bread slices.
• In a mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients, beat well. Pour egg mixture over layered ingredients in baking dish.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 - 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

BROCCOLI & CHICKEN CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Using a doughnut cutter, cut 12 rings and holes in bread; set aside. Tear bread scraps and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese, broccoli and chicken. Arrange rings and holes on top; brush bread with melted butter. , Beat next 6 ingredients; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Remove strata from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake, uncovered, 55-60 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.