Sweet Pepper And Feta Strata Recipes

SPINACH FETA STRATA

Steps:

• In a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish, arrange French bread or croissant halves with sides overlapping. , In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, spinach, salt, nutmeg and pepper; pour over bread. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

FLUFFY STRATA RECIPE (OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Set out a large mixing bowl and a 9X13 inch (3 quart) baking dish. Grease the baking dish. Chop all necessary ingredients.
• In the mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, salt, ground mustard, and garlic powder. Whisk well to break up all the yolks. Then stir in the cheeses, ham, scallions, and roasted red pepper.
• Tear the bread loaf into 1-2 inch chunks and place them in the baking dish.
• Pour the egg mixture over the top of the bread. Use a spatula to fold the bread over, gently, to make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover and chill until ready to bake.
• Let the strata recipe rest for at least one hour, so the bread soaks up all the eggs. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (This is a fabulous make-ahead overnight recipe, so you can also preheat the oven in the morning.)
• Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes, until the top is golden-brown and puffy in the center. Insert a sharp knife into the center to check that the eggs are set. If not, bake another 5-10 minutes. Then cool for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm!

SWEET PEPPER AND FETA STRATA

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook onions and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 10 minutes or until onions are golden, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in roasted red peppers and olives.
• Coat a 10-inch quiche dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place bread cubes in dish.
• Top with onion mixture and crumbled feta cheese.
• In a large bowl beat together eggs, chicken broth, wine, and pepper.
• Pour egg mixture over bread mixture in dish.
• Bake in a 350º oven for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven.
• Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

BABY BELL PEPPERS WITH FETA AND MINT

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Toss 1 pound baby bell peppers or quartered regular peppers with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and red pepper flakes. Grill, turning, until blistered, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, some chopped mint and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Top with crumbled feta.

FETA & PEPPER TORTILLA

Steps:

• Heat the grill to highest setting. Put the peppers on a baking tray and place about 5cm away from the element. Cook for 10-15 mins, turning with tongs every time a side becomes charred, until the peppers are black all over. Tip into a bowl and cover until cool. Peel off the skin with your fingers, then tear the peppers in half, scrape away the seeds with a knife and discard the stem. Cut into thick strips and set aside.
• Peel the potatoes and thinly slice into discs. Put half the oil and all the potatoes in a large, non-stick frying pan and place on a very low heat. Cook the potatoes very gently for 10-15 mins so they are just sizzling quietly. Use a wooden spatula to turn them occasionally while they are cooking. The potatoes are ready when they are tender and starting to break up. Set the potatoes aside.
• Crack the eggs into a bowl, season, then whisk together until the whites and yolks have mixed. Tip potatoes and peppers into the eggs and stir. Put the pan on a low heat with the remaining oil. Pour in the egg mixture and cook gently for about 5 mins, using a wooden spatula to ripple the cooked egg from the outside into the middle. Remove from the heat.
• Crumble the feta over the tortilla and place the pan under the grill. Cook for 4-5 mins until the top no longer wobbles and the cheese has browned. leave the tortilla to relax for a few mins, then use the spatula to lift it onto a board. Cut into wedges and serve.

SPINACH FETA STRATA

Steps:

• In a greasd 13 X 9 X 2" baking dish, arrange French bread or croissants with sides overlapping.
• In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, spinach, salt, nutmeg and pepper; pour over bread.
• Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Serve warm.