Strata
Ingredients:
4 tsp olive or canola oil
1 large sweet onion, sliced
2 tsp garlic, minced
5 cup cubed stale bread (preferably artisan bread)
12 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cup milk, 2%
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
1/4 cup medium cheddar, grated
3/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
3 cup broccoli, cut, blanched and chilled
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in white wine and thinly sliced
1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
salt and pepper
Directions:
In a sauté pan, add oil, sweet onions and mushrooms on medium-high heat until translucent, aromatic and mushrooms have given up most of their liquid. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 sec. Remove from heat and set aside.
Coat 9x13 dish with butter. Put bread in dish, arranged in an even layer.
In a bowl, beat eggs, cream, milk and mustard together into a smooth batter avoiding too many bubbles. If too bubbly, let rest for a few min. Add mushrooms and onions, ¾ of the cheeses, blanched broccoli, soaked tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir to incorporate. Pour over bread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator overnight.
Preheat oven to 350º. Remove plastic and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 min or until golden brown on top.
