Best Onion And Bell Pepper Strata With Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipes

BELL PEPPER, ONION AND CHEESE STRATA

Bell Pepper, Onion and Cheese Strata image

Make and share this Bell Pepper, Onion and Cheese Strata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 -4 tablespoons butter
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
6 green onions, chopped
5 slices white bread
butter, softened
2 cups cheddar cheese (can use more)
2 cups full-fat milk or 2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.7, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 260.4, Sodium 899.8, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 10.3, Protein 29.4

ONION AND BELL PEPPER STRATA WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Onion and Bell Pepper Strata with Fresh Tomato Salsa image

Categories Cheese Dairy Egg Vegetable Bake Low Fat Vegetarian Spring Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 medium onion, sliced thin (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large green bell pepper, sliced thin (about 2 cups)
1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced thin (about 2 cups)
12 very thin slices firm white sandwich bread, cut into 3/4-inch squares (about 5 cups)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces)
4 large whole eggs
4 large egg whites
2 1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped fine

Steps:

Lightly spray a 2 1/2-quart baking dish, 13 by 9 by 2 inches, with cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet cook onion and 1 tablespoon garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is pale golden. Stir in bell peppers and salt and black pepper to taste and cook, covered, over moderately low heat 5 minutes, or until peppers are just tender. Remove lid and cook vegetables, stirring, until any excess liquid is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
Spread half of bread squares evenly in baking dish and top with half of vegetables. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan evenly over vegetables and top with remaining bread and vegetables.
In a bowl whisk together whole eggs, whites, milk, parsley, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, and salt and pepper to taste and pour evenly over bread and vegetables. Chill strata, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 12.
Preheat oven to 375° F. and let >strata stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over strata and bake in middle of oven 45 to 55 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown around edges.
Serve strata topped with fresh tomato salsa.