Philly Beef N Pepper Strata Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD PHILLY BEEF STRATA

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or 3-quart oval casserole with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 of the bread cubes in baking dish. Top evenly with 1/3 of the bell pepper and onion stir-fry and 1/3 of the beef. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese.
• In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in all remaining ingredients; pour evenly over cheese. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
• When ready to bake, heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 40 to 50 minutes or until puffed, top is golden brown and center is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

BELL PEPPER, ONION AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet.
• Add in bell pepper and saute until JUST tender (about 3-4 minutes).
• Mix in green onions and saute for about 1 minute longer.
• Spread softened butter thinly on bread slices.
• Cut bread into 1-inch pieces, then layer half of the bread pieces in the bottom of prepared baking dish.
• Cover with half of the cheddar cheese, then half of the bell pepper/onion mixture.
• Repeat layering with bread, cheese and bell pepper mixture.
• In a medium bowl whisk together milk with eggs, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, salt and pepper until well blended, then pour over the mixture in the baking dish.
• Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the center is set and the top is browned.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese the last 10 minutes of baking.
• Delicious!