Mozzarella and Pesto Strata

Have an Italian-style brunch. This strata is made with basil pesto, olives and roasted red bell peppers baked under a layer of eggs and cheese.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

3:20

Hrs:Mins

Makes

servings

slices (3/4 inch thick) French bread (1/2 pound)

1/2

cup basil pesto

1/2

cup sliced ripe olives

cup roasted red bell peppers, (from 12-ounce jar), drained and sliced

cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)

eggs

cups milk

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

tablespoons freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Spread one side of each bread slice with pesto. Arrange bread, pesto sides up, in bottom of baking dish, cutting slices to fit if necessary. Sprinkle with olives, bell peppers and mozzarella cheese.
Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper until well blended. Pour evenly over cheese in dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but not longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 325ºF. Bake uncovered 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Makes 8 servings

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Serve With

Serve this flavorful brunch strata with sliced fresh tomatoes and your favorite muffins or scones.

How-To

Roast your own bell peppers by broiling whole peppers with tops about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until the skin is blistered and evenly browned but not burned. Place them in a plastic bag and close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes, then remove the skin, stems, seeds and membranes.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 360

(Calories from Fat 200 ),

Total Fat 22 g

(Saturated Fat 8 g,),

Cholesterol 235 mg;
Sodium 720 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 21 g

(Dietary Fiber 2 g,

Protein 21 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1 Starch;
1 Vegetable;
2 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Mozzarella and Pesto Strata

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens