TOMATO-CHEDDAR STRATA

Tomato-Cheddar Strata image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 9h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for the baking dish
3 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
10 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 12-ounce loaf sourdough bread, preferably stale, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, patted dry and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions

Steps:

Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Whisk together the half-and-half, Parmesan, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar, followed by the sun-dried tomatoes and scallions. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the egg mixture evenly over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (This can also be assembled the day of; just let soak at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.)
On the day of baking, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Let the strata sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Remove the plastic and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar. Bake until slightly puffed and just no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.