Ingredients
The following ingredients have 9 Servings
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 large leek (white and light green parts only, halved and sliced into half moons)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups skim milk*
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces french bread or baguette (cut into 1" cubes (I used La Brea Bakery Whole Grain Loaf))
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheese (divided (I used a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar))
Instruction
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli, leek, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper and saute for 3-5 minutes or until the leek has softened and the broccoli is crisp tender. Set aside to cool.
- Spray an 8x8" baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Add the broccoli mixture and 1 cup of the cheese and stir until incorporated. Add the cubed bread and toss gently until it's well coated with the egg mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish and cover with plastic wrap for 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the plastic wrap and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake the strata for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and puffed in the middle. If it browns too soon, cover loosely with foil. Remove from heat and cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve and enjoy!
