BELL PEPPER, ONION AND CHEESE STRATA

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

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

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