Veggie-Packed Strata Recipe

Name: Veggie-Packed Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned; 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned; 1 large red onion, sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced; 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 6 large eggs, room temperature; 8 slices bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups), divided; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 large red onion, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 large eggs, room temperature
8 slices bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups), divided
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

1
In a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; pat dry and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini and mushrooms in remaining 2 tablespoons oil until tender. Drain; pat dry and set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cream, salt and pepper until smooth. Beat in eggs. Stir in vegetables, half of the bread cubes and Swiss cheese. Arrange the remaining bread cubes in a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a
3
. Pour egg mixture into pan.
4
Bake, uncovered, until set and a thermometer reads 160u00b0, about 80-95 minutes. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides. Cut into wedges.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned, 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned, 1 large red onion, sliced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Veggie-Packed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Veggie-Packed Strata

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Variations & substitutions

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