GRAND CENTRAL STRATA

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Make and share this Grand Central Strata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 -7 slices Italian bread, leftover (You can use 6-7 slices sourdough bread instead)
2 cups spinach or 2 cups zucchini, prepared
4 -5 sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (1 tsp dried)
5 eggs
1 quart half-and-half cream (substitute part or all milk if preferred)
6 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • To Prepare Vegetables: Broccoli: Cut into thin slices.
  • Peel woody stems.
  • Blanche in boiling water for 2- 3 minutes depending on the size of your pieces.
  • Plunge into cold water.
  • Drain and reserve.
  • Spinach or Chard: Use frozen chopped spinach or chop fresh greens and blanch about 1 minute in boiling water.
  • Drain thoroughly in colander.
  • Zucchini: Slice or dice and sauté with onions and mushrooms.
  • To Assemble: Sauté the onions, mushrooms and zucchini (if selected) and mix with prepared vegetable of choice.
  • Mix in fresh basil.
  • Set aside.
  • With a wire whisk beat the eggs, add the milk and/or cream and season carefully with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the crusts from the bread.
  • Butter the bottom and sides of an 8 ½" x 11" ovenproof pan and cut enough bread to cover the bottom.
  • (cut pieces to fit snuggly) Spread vegetables over bread and top with grated cheeses.
  • Pour egg mixture over all.
  • Top with remaining bread.
  • Pressing it slightly into egg mixture.
  • Dot with butter, Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 2 hours.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until custard is set and dish is browned on top.
  • (50- 60 minutes).

Tanaka Nhando
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This strata was delicious! I would definitely make it again.


Lastborn Siza
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I made this strata for Christmas morning and it was a huge hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Juan Betancur
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This was a great recipe! I used sourdough bread and it was delicious.


Okoye Obumneme martin
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I've tried many strata recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and cheesy.


Udaya Gunawardena
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I made this strata for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Harry Fendy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the strata turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again!


Pokehyper49
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I've made this strata several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and cheese.


Md Forhsd Forhad
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I used a 9x13 inch baking dish and it was the perfect size.


PUBG ACCOUNT
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This dish was delicious! The strata was light and fluffy, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.


Myra Mulongoy
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I love strata for breakfast or brunch, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Blake Walit
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This strata was a hit at our brunch! It was easy to make and the results were impressive. The bread, cheese, and eggs were perfectly cooked, and the bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor.


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