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August 8, 2011
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Vegetable Strata

Breakfast & Brunch
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes

Similar to bread pudding, strata is a savory casserole made with cubed bread, eggs and cheese. This vegetable strata is fresh and comforting!

Similar to bread pudding, strata is a savory casserole made with cubed bread, eggs and cheese. This vegetable strata is fresh and comforting!

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen zucchini, thawed
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen yellow squash, thawed
  • 1/2 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a medium baking dish. Place zucchini, squash and onion in 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain vegetables thoroughly. Set aside. Beat eggs in a medium bowl with a fork.

  3. 3

    Add drained vegetables, Cheddar, bread, tomato, salt and pepper flakes to eggs; stir well.

  4. 4

    Pour vegetable mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.

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Grandma's Secret Tip

Grandma's Secret Tip

Save 5 minutes of preparation time, plus cleanup, by using frozen chopped onion and omitting step 1.

Stretch Your Dollar

Stretch Your Dollar

You can save a bundle by stocking up on zucchini and yellow squash during the summer. Slice the vegetables and cook in boiling salted water for 30 seconds. Drain; store in freezer bags.

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