SMOKED GOUDA & SWISS CHARD STRATA

Smoked Gouda & Swiss Chard Strata image

I shared this impressive strata with friends at their new home. For special occasions, change up the veggies and cheese. I've used tomatoes, spinach and cheddar. -Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

10 bacon strips, chopped
1 pound Swiss chard, leaves chopped and stems julienned
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
12 slices white bread, toasted and cubed
2 cups smoked Gouda or smoked Gruyere cheese, shredded
2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
10 large eggs
3-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Cook chard stems and onion in reserved drippings over medium heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add chard leaves and red pepper; cook 2 minutes. Drain., Lightly grease a 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half the bread cubes, half the vegetable mixture and half the cheeses. Repeat layers., Mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour over layers; press down slightly. Sprinkle bacon over top. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake until puffy, lightly browned and set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 257mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.