Tomato And Parmesan Strata Food

TOMATO-BAKED EGG STRATA

Steps:

• Arrange an oven rack in the highest position in the oven and another in the middle position. Preheat the broiler to high.
• Combine the butter, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a small bowl with a fork. Put the bread on a baking sheet in a single layer and brush the top of each slice with the garlic butter. Broil on the top rack until golden brown and toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, mix the mozzarella, Parmesan and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
• Spoon 1 cup of the tomato sauce onto the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange half of the bread toasted-side up on top of the sauce in a single layer. Spoon 1/2 cup sauce over the top and sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat to make a second layer with the remaining bread, sauce and cheese.
• Make 6 deep wells in the sauce and bread (it's ok if the bread rips a little) using the back of a tablespoon. Carefully crack 1 egg into each well. Sprinkle with the crushed red pepper flakes. Bake on the middle rack until the whites are set, the yolks are still runny and the cheese is melted and turning brown in some spots, 15 to 18 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

PARMESAN-ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place tomatoes in a bowl and toss gently with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and top each tomato half with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until Parmesan cheese is melted and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

SPINACH AND TOMATO STRATA

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook spinach and garlic in oil until liquid evaporates. Cool. , Spread one can of tomatoes on the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange one layer of bread slices over tomatoes. Arrange Swiss cheese slices over bread. Layer spinach, onions and Feta cheese over Swiss cheese. , Top with the second can of tomatoes and another layer of bread slices. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minuets before serving.

VEGETABLE STRATA

Steps:

• Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the broccoli until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
• Whisk together the half-and-half, Parmesan, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Monterey Jack, followed by the mushrooms, broccoli, scallions and tomatoes. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the egg mixture evenly over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (This can also be assembled the day of; just let soak at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.)
• On the day of baking, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Let the strata sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Remove the plastic and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack. Bake until slightly puffed and just no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

TOMATO PARMESAN STRATA

Steps:

• Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Place bread cubes in bottom of dish in a single layer.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to skilet and saute until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add spinach and garlic to skillet. Saute another 3-4 minutes, or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Whisk together eggs, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in spinach mixture and chopped tomato. Pour egg mixture over bread in baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
• Refrigerate, covered, overnight. In the morning, remove dish from refrigerator and allow to stand for 30 at room temperature.
• Preheat oven 375.
• Bake strata for 25 minutes or until set. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.

SOURDOUGH STRATA WITH TOMATOES AND GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the tomatoes with the thyme, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper in a bowl. Spread on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until the tomatoes are slightly dried and browned in spots, 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes. Cool completely.
• Whisk the milk, eggs, fontina, 3/4 cup parmesan, the cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Add the bread cubes and greens and toss to coat. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish, then top with the roasted tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the strata with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and bake, uncovered, until golden brown and almost set, about 45 minutes. Turn off the oven, but keep the strata inside 10 minutes before serving.

TOMATO AND PARMESAN STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Place bread cubes in a 1-1/2 quart baking dish spritzed with cooking spray.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chopped onion and saute until tender (about 3 minutes). Add spinach and garlic; saute 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
• Combine thyme, salt, pepper, egg whites, and egg in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Stir in the spinach mixture and tomato. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes in baking dish and then sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

TOMATO-CHEDDAR STRATA

Steps:

• Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Whisk together the half-and-half, Parmesan, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar, followed by the sun-dried tomatoes and scallions. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the egg mixture evenly over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (This can also be assembled the day of; just let soak at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.)
• On the day of baking, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Let the strata sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Remove the plastic and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar. Bake until slightly puffed and just no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.