VEGETABLE-CHEESE STRATA

Vegetable-cheese Strata image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green onion
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
5 cups Italian bread, cubes 1 inch
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
6 large eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

Let oil get hot in a large skillet.
Add in onions and mushrooms; saute until tender.
Add in bell pepper; cook and stir frequently for 10 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
Put 2 1/2 cups bread cubes evenly in a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
Top with half of the mushroom mixture.
Sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese and half the parmesan cheese; repeat layers.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until well blended; pour over the strata.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
Let strata set out on counter for 15 minutes while the oven is preheating.
Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until set.