Broccoli Cheddar Skillet Strata
A strata is a savory bread pudding. Once baked, the egg-soaked bread becomes soufflé-like inside with a golden brown, crisped top.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cups whole-wheat baguette or other crusty bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cups chopped broccoli (about 1/2 head), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk, low-fat or whole
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup cheese, packed, shredded extra-sharp cheddar
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1/4 strata
Calories: 350
Carbohydrate: 21g (7%)
Protein: 20g (40%)
Total Fat: 21g (32%)
Saturated Fat: 7g (35%)
Cholesterol: 295mg (98%)
Sodium: 710mg (30%)
Dietary Fiber: 2g (8%)
Calcium: 25%
*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 F. In 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add bread to skillet and cook, tossing frequently, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer bread to plate and carefully wipe crumbs out of pan.
Add remaining oil to skillet then add onion and cook until softened slightly, 2 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to soften, 3 minutes.
In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Add cheese and bread; toss to combine then pour bread mixture over vegetables in skillet.
Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes then uncover and continue baking until strata is set in center, 5-8 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes.
To serve, scoop out portions with large spoon or cut into wedges.
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