Cheesy Broccoli And Roasted Bell Pepper Strata

Name: Cheesy Broccoli And Roasted Bell Pepper Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried fines herbes; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 (8-ounce) cartons egg substitute; 4 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets (about 1 bunch); 2 (7-ounce) bottles roasted red bell peppers, drained; 12 (1-ounce) slices hearty white bread; Cooking spray; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons dried fines herbes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 (8-ounce) cartons egg substitute
4 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets (about 1 bunch)
2 (7-ounce) bottles roasted red bell peppers, drained
12 (1-ounce) slices hearty white bread
Cooking spray
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, fines herbes, black pepper, and salt; saute 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; remove from heat.
2
Combine milk, mustard, and egg substitute. Stir in onion mixture. Steam broccoli, covered, 5 minutes. Slice bell pepper into strips.
3
Arrange half of the bread slices in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon 2 cups broccoli and 1 cup bell pepper evenly over bread slices; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat procedure with remaining bread, broccoli, and bell pepper. Top with Romano cheese.
4
Pour milk mixture over bread mixture. Cover; chill 8 hours or overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
6
Uncover; bake at 325u00b0 for 45 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; bake an additional 5 minutes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried fines herbes, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Broccoli And Roasted Bell Pepper Strata falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!