Onion And Bell Pepper Strata With Fresh Tomato Salsa Food

FRESH PEPPER SALSA

Steps:

• Finely mince all the fresh vegetables, and mix well in a bowl.
• Stir in lemon juice and olive oil.
• Slowly add the powdered ingredients while stirring.

MOM'S BREAKFAST STRATA

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the torn bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the mushrooms and green bell pepper evenly over the bread layer. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top with remaining bread pieces, then layer with the onion and ham. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Whisk together eggs and milk; pour over the entire pan. Cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake covered for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until top is evenly brown.

ONION AND BELL PEPPER STRATA WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 2 1/2-quart baking dish, 13 by 9 by 2 inches, with cooking spray.
• In a large non-stick skillet cook onion and 1 tablespoon garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is pale golden. Stir in bell peppers and salt and black pepper to taste and cook, covered, over moderately low heat 5 minutes, or until peppers are just tender. Remove lid and cook vegetables, stirring, until any excess liquid is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Spread half of bread squares evenly in baking dish and top with half of vegetables. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan evenly over vegetables and top with remaining bread and vegetables.
• In a bowl whisk together whole eggs, whites, milk, parsley, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, and salt and pepper to taste and pour evenly over bread and vegetables. Chill strata, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 12.
• Preheat oven to 375° F. and let >strata stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over strata and bake in middle of oven 45 to 55 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown around edges.
• Serve strata topped with fresh tomato salsa.

FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together salsa ingredients. Salsa may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

OVERNIGHT MEXICAN BREAKFAST STRATA

Steps:

• Cook and stir chorizo in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan. Add onions to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in poblano peppers and bell pepper; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and return chorizo to the skillet.
• Lightly grease a 3-quart rectangle or oval casserole dish. Spread 1/2 of the bread into the prepared dish and top with 1/2 of the chorizo mixture. Repeat with remaining bread and chorizo.
• Whisk eggs, milk, oregano, and paprika together in a large bowl. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and sausage. Cover and chill, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until an instant-read thermometer pressed into the center reads 170 degrees F (degrees C), 30 to 45 minutes more. Sprinkle with queso fresco during the last 5 minutes of baking. Let stand for 10 minutes and sprinkle with cilantro.