Cheese and Leek Strata
Cheese and Leek Strata might be just the main course you are searching for. For $1.1 per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 16g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 296 calories. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. 2 people were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of salt, salt& pepper to season, sourdough bread, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 48%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes are Fontina, Asparagus, and Leek Strata, Chicken, Leek, and Mushroom Strata, and Leek & Morel Strata.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: -1 minutes
Cooking duration: -1 minutes
Ingredients:
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1/4 cup porter or ale
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 loaf of sourdough bread, cut into ½- inch pieces
1 leek, coarsely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded& chopped
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Salt& pepper to season
Equipment:
oven
bowl
baking pan
plastic wrap
aluminum foil
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Combine eggs, milk, beer, garlic, salt & pepper in a large bowl and beat well until blended Place 1/2 of the bread cubes on bottom of greased 2.5-quart round baking dish Sprinkle half the leeks and half the bell pepper over bread pieces Top with half the Swiss cheese and half the cheddar cheese Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with cheddar cheese Pour egg mixture evenly over top Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and weigh top of the strata down with a slightly smaller baking dish Refrigerate strata at least 2 hours or overnight Bake, uncovered, 40 minutes or until center is set Serve warm
Step by step:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Combine eggs, milk, beer, garlic, salt & pepper in a large bowl and beat well until blended
3. Place 1/2 of the bread cubes on bottom of greased 2.5-quart round baking dish
4. Sprinkle half the leeks and half the bell pepper over bread pieces
5. Top with half the Swiss cheese and half the cheddar cheese
6. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with cheddar cheese
7. Pour egg mixture evenly over top
8. Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and weigh top of the strata down with a slightly smaller baking dish
9. Refrigerate strata at least 2 hours or overnight
10. Bake, uncovered, 40 minutes or until center is set
11. Serve warm
Nutrition Information:
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