Denver Strata Recipes

BAKED DENVER STRATA

Steps:

• Arrange muffin quarters in single layer in greased 3 quart rectangular baking dish; set aside
• Preheat oven to 350. In large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, chile peppers, salt and black pepper with rotary beater or whisk til well mixed. Pour egg mixture over muffin quarters; sprinkle with ham, green onions and olives. Top with roasted sweet peppers, provolone cheese and cheddar cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes til a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 10 to 12 servings
• To make ahead, prepare as directed except do not preheat oven; cover with plastic wrap and chill for up to 24 hours. Uncover dish; discard plastic wrap. Cover dish with foil. Bake, uncovered in 350 oven about 45 minutes.

DENVER STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Arrange English muffin quarters in a single layer in a greased 3 quart rectangular baking dish. Set aside.
• Whisk eggs, milk, chile peppers, salt, and black pepper until well mixed. Pour egg mixture over muffin quarters. Using tongs or your hands, flip each muffin quarter over several times until all the bread is thoroughly coated with custard and wet.
• Sprinkle with ham, green onions, and olives. Top with roasted sweet peppers and cheeses. If desired, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes (45 if chilled) or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

DENVER OMELET FRITTATA

Steps:

• Layer two 24-in. pieces of aluminum foil; starting with a long side, fold foil to create a 1-in.-wide strip. Shape strip into a coil to make a rack for bottom of a 6-qt. oval slow cooker. Add water to slow cooker; set foil rack in water., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potato and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until potato is lightly browned. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish (dish must fit in slow cooker)., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, pepper sauce, salt and pepper; stir in ham, green pepper and 1/2 cup cheese. Pour over potato mixture. Top with remaining cheese. Place dish on foil rack., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until eggs are set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.