Cherry Strata Food

CARAMELIZED ONION, SPINACH AND GRUYERE STRATA WITH SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Put the bread on a baking sheet and toast until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter and canola oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions and toss to coat, then add the sugar and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine the toasted bread, caramelized onions and spinach. In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups cheese, the mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the thyme and nutmeg. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the bread mixture to the baking dish, then pour the egg mixture over the bread and press down to make sure it is totally submerged.
• Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake the strata, uncovered, until it is golden brown on top, puffed slightly and doesn't shimmy with uncooked custard when you shake the pan, 50 minutes to 1 hour; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
• Meanwhile, prepare the tomatoes: Heat the canola oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chives and remove from the heat. Serve the strata with the sauteed tomatoes.

BREAKFAST STRATA RECIPE

Steps:

• Grease 9x13 pan.
• Layer half the bread, half the cheese and then the ham into your pan. Repeat layers.
• Mix eggs, milk and melted butter in a bowl. Pour over layers.
• Refrigerate over night or at least for 2 hours.
• Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.

EGG & TOMATO STRATA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt.
• Add the bread and toss so that all of the bread is saturated with liquid.
• Refrigerate the mixture and let it sit for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Take the egg and bread mixture out of the fridge and add the tomatoes, chickpeas, basil, and goat cheese to the mixing bowl. Toss everything together to thoroughly combine.
• When you're ready to bake the strata, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Swirl the oil to coat the bottom and at least an inch (2 cm) up the sides.
• Pour the combined ingredients into the skillet, then use a spatula to spread everything evenly over the skillet, pressing the bread into a flat, even layer.
• Bake the strata in the preheated oven until the eggs are completely set and the edges are golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Take the strata out of the oven and let it sit in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
• Flip the cooled strata out of the pan and onto a cutting board, then slice it into four portions.
• Eat immediately, or let the strata cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Note: To reheat the strata: Microwave for 1 minute on high, or reheat in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 5 minutes, just to heat through.
• Enjoy!

CHERRY STRATA

Steps:

• .::|| Cherry Strata ||::.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
• Place 8 cups of the bread cubes in prepared pan.
• In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and extract until smooth. Stir in pecans and cherries (or cranberries). Spoon over bread and top with remaining bread cubes.
• In mixing bowl, whisk eggs, cream, cinnamon and remaining sugar. Pour over bread.
• Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes 350°F, or until browned.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top individual servings with Cherry Syrup.
• .::|| Cherry Syrup ||::.
• Combine cherries, sugar and corn syrup in small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in extract. Serve warm over strata.

CHERRY STRATA

Steps:

• Place 8 cups bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and extract until smooth. Stir in cherries and pecans; spoon over bread. Top with remaining bread cubes. , In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, cinnamon and remaining sugar; pour over bread. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. , For syrup, combine cherries, sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm over strata.