Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard, And Fontina Cheese

Name: Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard, And Fontina Cheese Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 3 cups thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion; 8 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard (about 1 pound); 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 1/3 cups fat-free milk; 1 cup egg substitute; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Dash of ground nutmeg; 12 ounces French bread, cut into (1/2-inch) cubes (about 10 cups); 3/4 cup drained, crumbled water-packed firm tofu; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
3 cups thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion
8 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 1/3 cups fat-free milk
1 cup egg substitute
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Dash of ground nutmeg
12 ounces French bread, cut into (1/2-inch) cubes (about 10 cups)
3/4 cup drained, crumbled water-packed firm tofu
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese

1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion; cook 12 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Add chard; cook 5 minutes or until chard wilts, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cool.
2
Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, milk, and next 5 ingredients (through bread) in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Place half of bread mixture in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top evenly with tofu, half of chard mixture, and 1/2 cup cheese. Top evenly with remaining bread mixture, remaining chard mixture, and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with foil coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Remove strata from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Bake strata, covered, at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

321

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 3 cups thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion, 8 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard (about 1 pound), 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard, And Fontina Cheese 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.

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Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard, And Fontina Cheese Strata

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