PROSCIUTTO-PESTO BREAKFAST STRATA

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I'd never tried prosciutto before this recipe, and it instantly made me a die-hard fan! The layers of flavor in this dish are brilliant, making it well worth the time and a must for your recipe box. -Vicki Anderson, Farmington, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups 2% milk
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slice
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup prepared pesto
4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine milk and wine. Dip both sides of bread in milk mixture; squeeze gently to remove excess liquid. Layer bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Sprinkle with basil and parsley; drizzle with oil. Layer with half of the cheese, half of the prosciutto and all of the tomatoes; drizzle with half of the pesto. Top with remaining cheese, prosciutto and pesto., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Dmitri Fjodorov
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This is my go-to recipe for breakfast when I have guests over. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shiwani Lamsal
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's a great option for a weeknight dinner.


Max Arvallo Suarez
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This strata was a little too cheesy for my taste, but otherwise it was good.


Md Marej
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I've made this strata several times and it's always been a hit. It's the perfect dish for a lazy Sunday morning.


Layomi Adekile
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


master magick
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I'm not a fan of pesto, but I still enjoyed this strata. The prosciutto and eggs were delicious.


Osei Wezzy
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great make-ahead breakfast option.


Farhad Allahverdiyev
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of pesto and prosciutto, and it always turns out great.


Opuba Jacob
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. It's elegant and delicious.


Snake Waifu
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The strata was a little dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll add more milk next time.


Ahmed Raji
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Mellissa Thompson
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good.


Jahid Jp
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I've made this strata several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for brunch or dinner.


Elvenecsa Cornwall
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This is my new favorite breakfast recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Habib jamali
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I'm not usually a fan of breakfast casserole, but this one was amazing! The pesto and prosciutto gave it so much flavor.


Maliha Hussain
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This prosciutto pesto breakfast strata was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The flavors of the pesto, prosciutto, and eggs were perfect together.