MORTON FAMILY STRATA (FROM "THE FAMILY STONE" MOVIE)

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Morton Family Strata (From

Meredith Morton (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) prepares this strata for the eccentric Stone family in the movie "The Family Stone." If you have seen the movie, you undoubtedly remember the scene where this strata is dropped all over the kitchen floor! This recipe is from the DVD "special features."

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices white bread
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
14 ounces tomatoes, sliced
13 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained (or sauteed fresh)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings
5 eggs
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch garlic salt
parmesan cheese
black olives, sliced

Steps:

  • Using a cookie cutter, donut cutter or lid from a jar, cut bread into shapes or circles. Set aside.
  • Place bread scraps in bottom of buttered 13" by 9" baking dish. Layer half of the cheese over bread.
  • Arrange half of the tomatoes and all of the onion rings and mushrooms over the cheese. Cover with the rest of the cheese.
  • Arrange the bread shapes on the cheese. Put slices of the tomato in the center of each bread shape.
  • Combine slightly beaten eggs, milk, salt, oregano and garlic salt. Pour over the bread.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dot with olives. Cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Bake 1-1/2 hours in a 325 degree F oven, or until knife comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes or until firm.

Landon Beegle
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I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and tasted good, but it wasn't anything special.


Sagar Studio
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This strata was a disappointment. It was bland and lacked flavor.


Jenny Persad
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I've made this strata several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast or brunch.


Mansoor Shirzad
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Brandny Too
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The strata was a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or eggs next time.


Daisy Murphy
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a very versatile dish. You can add different ingredients to suit your taste.


Hannibal
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone wanted the recipe.


Umesh Kumar Singh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the strata turned out perfectly. It was fluffy and flavorful.


Alain Dubai
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This strata was a hit at our family brunch. Everyone raved about it.


Caamir Saalim
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Morton Family Strata is a dish that I will definitely make again. It was so easy to prepare and turned out so delicious. My family loved it!