GREEN STRATA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND HERBS
This herb-infused savory bread pudding makes an excellent brunch dish or a light dinner. It gets its hue from a copious amount of braising greens pureed into the custard - baby kale, mustard greens, chard. Use all of one or a combination. The bread cubes can soak for up to 24 hours before baking, so plan on assembling this in advance. But don't bake it until just before serving. You want the eggs on top to still have their bright yellow, runny yolks. If you're not a goat cheese fan, substitute dollops of fresh ricotta instead.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, custards and puddings, main course
Time 5h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring milk and cream to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, place greens, herbs, cheese, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Once the hot milk mixture comes to a simmer, pour over greens and purée until smooth. Pour into a bowl and let cool completely. Once cool, whisk in 6 eggs.
- Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Scatter bread cubes over bottom of pan. Pour custard over bread and press down so the bread absorbs the custard. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. If you can, stir bread cubes after an hour or so to encourage an even distribution of custard.
- When you are ready to bake the strata, heat oven to 350 degrees. Tuck the goat cheese rounds into and on top of the strata. Transfer pan to oven and bake until top is beginning to firm up but is still slightly wet underneath, about 25 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and use a spoon to make 6 evenly spaced indentations on the surface of the strata. Crack an egg into each hole and season with salt and pepper. Return pan to oven and continue to bake until strata is cooked through and eggs are just set, 20 to 25 minutes more. Sprinkle with Aleppo or Turkish pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 431, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 637 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mif Ta
[email protected]This Green Strata is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either. I probably wouldn't make it again.
Hazel Mann
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Green Strata was a complete disaster. It was burnt and inedible.
Ofori Hagar
[email protected]This Green Strata was a lot of work and it didn't taste that great. I wouldn't make it again.
jasmine kaur
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my Green Strata didn't turn out right. It was dry and crumbly.
Deeq Cabdrisaaq87
[email protected]This Green Strata is a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it better if it had more seasoning.
Juan Guevara
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to this recipe based on what I had on hand. I used feta cheese instead of goat cheese and added some diced tomatoes. It turned out delicious!
Jesus Solorzano
[email protected]This Green Strata is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. My kids loved it and didn't even realize they were eating spinach and kale.
Md Mustufa
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this Green Strata definitely fits the bill. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a meatless meal.
Daniel Baker
[email protected]This Green Strata is a healthy and delicious way to start your day. It's packed with nutrients and will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Mariam Mohammed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this Green Strata was so easy to make. I was able to throw it together in no time.
Raja Mohsan
[email protected]This Green Strata is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of greens in my fridge that need to be used up, and this is the perfect recipe for them.
Ahmëd Yassïnë Mahdi
[email protected]I made this Green Strata for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Mohammad Jony
[email protected]This Green Strata is the perfect dish for a special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Asma twana
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I'm so glad I did! The goat cheese flavor was subtle and really complimented the other ingredients.
peyal Chowdhury
[email protected]I've made this Green Strata twice now and it's a hit every time! My family loves the cheesy, herby goodness.
911 BD Gameing M.D MINHAS
[email protected]This Green Strata was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was incredible. It was easy to make and looked so elegant when it came out of the oven.