Butternut Squash Strata Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices cracked whole wheat bread; 2 cups peeled and sliced butternut squash; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 ½ cups milk; 3 eggs; ¼ cup minced onion; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

4 slices cracked whole wheat bread
2 cups peeled and sliced butternut squash
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ½ cups milk
3 eggs
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
cayenne pepper

1
Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
2
Line the dish with bread slices.
3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
4
add the squash to the boiling water and boil for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender.
5
Drain, plunge the squash into cold water to stop the cooking, drain again.
6
Combine squash, cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl.
7
Toss to mix.
8
Layer on top of the bread.
9
In a medium size mixing bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, onion, salt, dry mustard and cayenne to taste.
10
Pour over the squash.
11
Refrigerate for a least 1 hour or up to overnight.
12
Preheat oven to 350.
13
Bake the strata for 40 - 50 minutes, until it is puffed, set and browned.
14
Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

1262

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices cracked whole wheat bread, 2 cups peeled and sliced butternut squash, 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Strata falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Strata

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