CREAMY EGG STRATA RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Creamy Egg Strata Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by sandiB2010

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 (16 ounce) French bread loaf, cubed, about 5 cups
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Steps:

Place bread cubes in a well-buttered 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Melt 3 tablespoons butter, and drizzle over bread cubes. Sprinkle with cheeses. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Whisk in broth and next 4 ingredients until blended. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk about 1/4 hot sour cream mixture into eggs; add egg mixture to remaining sour cream mixture, whisking constantly. Pour mixture over cheese in baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 8 to 24 hours. Let strata stand at room temperature 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove plastic wrap, and bake 30 minutes or until set. Serve immediately.