Vegetable-Cheddar Strata

Name: Vegetable-Cheddar Strata
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 scallions, white and light-green parts only, chopped; Salt and pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped; 5 whole-wheat English muffins, split, toasted and quartered; 2 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar; 8 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 scallions, white and light-green parts only, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
5 whole-wheat English muffins, split, toasted and quartered
2 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar
8 large eggs
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional

Directions

1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add scallions, sprinkle with salt and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, bell pepper and broccoli; cook, stirring often, until all vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
2

Mist a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange English muffin pieces on bottom of dish, cut sides up. Scatter vegetable mixture over muffins, and sprinkle with 2 cups cheese.
3

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard and hot sauce, if desired; season generously with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly over mixture in baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4

Let strata stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°F; line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Remove plastic wrap from baking dish and cover with foil. Place dish on baking sheet; bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; bake until golden and just set in center, 20 to 30 minutes longer. Let stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.