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Sicilian-Style Strata

Source of Recipe


Inspired by Sunset Magazine June 2003






List of Ingredients



• 1 loaf crusty Italian stale bread cut into 1 inch cubes
  
• 8 oz. sliced ham or prosciutto diced
  
• 1/4 cup chopped canned roasted red peppers
  
• 1/4 cup thinely sliced green onions
  
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  
• 1 can (14 oz.) chopped tomatoes
  
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives chopped
  
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  
• 8 large eggs
  
• 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  
• 1/4 cup parsley
  
• 3 cups milk
  






Instructions



1. Spread half the bread cubes level in a lightly oiled 9 x 13 inch baking dish (or a little bigger)
   
   
2. Top evenly with ham, peppers, green onions, 1/2 mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
   
   
3. Spread remaining bread cubes level on top, followed by tomatoes, olives, other 1/2 parmesan and mozzarella.
   
   
4. In a bowl wisk eggs, milk Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to blend.
   
   
5. Pour over layered ingredients evenly.
   
   
6. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight (I did over night)
   
   
7. Bake at 325 degrees regular or convection oven until center of strata is set and top is lightly browned 40 to 50 minutes.
   
   
8. Sprinkle evenly with parsley.
   
   
9. Let stand 10 minutes then cut in to squares.
   
   
10. Serve warm or at room temp.
    
    






Final Comments


Enjoy!!!