MOZZARELLA AND PESTO STRATA

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Have an Italian-style brunch. This strata is made with basil pesto, olives and roasted red bell peppers baked under a layer of eggs and cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 slices (3/4 inch thick) French bread (1/2 pound)
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1 cup roasted red bell peppers, (from 12-ounce jar), drained and sliced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
8 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Spread one side of each bread slice with pesto. Arrange bread, pesto sides up, in bottom of baking dish, cutting slices to fit if necessary. Sprinkle with olives, bell peppers and mozzarella cheese.
  • Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper until well blended. Pour evenly over cheese in dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but not longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Bake uncovered 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 235 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg

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