Saturday Summer Strata
Makes one 9" strata
Total time: 1 1/2 hours + chilling
Arrange And Layer With:
1 Loaf country or sourdough bread (1-1 1/4lb), sliced 1/2" thick
8oz cream cheese, cubed
1/2 lb. mozzarella, cubed
3/4 C prepared pesto
6oz. prosciutto, thinly sliced
1 lb. tomatoes, thinly sliced
Whisk, Pour Over Strata; Chill:
5 eggs
1 1/2C whole milk or half and half (or half of each)
1/2 t. table salt
freshly ground black pepper
Coat a 2-3 qt round baking dish with nonstick spray.
Arrange half the bread slices on the bottom of the dish. Top with half of each of the cream chese, mozzarella, pesto, prosciutto, and tomatoes. Finish layering with the remaining ingredients.
Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together. Pour the mixture over the layers; cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or as long as overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before baking.
Bake the strata at 350 degrees until puffed, golden brown, and lightly set in the center, about 1 hour. Allow the strata to rest for 10 minutes before unmolding.
Total time: 1 1/2 hours + chilling
Arrange And Layer With:
1 Loaf country or sourdough bread (1-1 1/4lb), sliced 1/2" thick
8oz cream cheese, cubed
1/2 lb. mozzarella, cubed
3/4 C prepared pesto
6oz. prosciutto, thinly sliced
1 lb. tomatoes, thinly sliced
Whisk, Pour Over Strata; Chill:
5 eggs
1 1/2C whole milk or half and half (or half of each)
1/2 t. table salt
freshly ground black pepper
Coat a 2-3 qt round baking dish with nonstick spray.
Arrange half the bread slices on the bottom of the dish. Top with half of each of the cream chese, mozzarella, pesto, prosciutto, and tomatoes. Finish layering with the remaining ingredients.
Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together. Pour the mixture over the layers; cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or as long as overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before baking.
Bake the strata at 350 degrees until puffed, golden brown, and lightly set in the center, about 1 hour. Allow the strata to rest for 10 minutes before unmolding.