Ina Garten Strata Recipe
Strata is warm and cozy. The Ina Garten Strata Recipe makes it very tasty. This dish is simple. It uses easy ingredients. It tastes rich and soft.
Ingredients
- 6 cups bread cubes
- 1 cup cooked spinach
- 1 cup cooked mushrooms
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Prep the Bread
- Cut the bread into small cubes. Use fresh or day-old bread. Put the cubes in a bowl.
Cook the Veggies
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Cook until soft.
Mix the Egg Base
- Crack eggs into a big bowl. Add milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk well.
Add Cheese to Bowl
- Add Gruyere and cheddar to the egg mix. Stir gently until cheese spreads.
Combine Everything
- Add bread cubes and cooked veggies to the bowl. Mix well so everything is coated.
Prepare the Dish
- Grease baking dish with oil. Pour the mix in and spread it evenly.
Rest the Mix
- Let the dish sit for 10 minutes. This helps the bread soak the eggs.
Cover and Bake
- Cover with foil. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Remove Foil
- Take off foil. Bake 15 more minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
Cool and Serve
- Let strata cool 10 minutes. Slice carefully and serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old bread
- Mix cheese well
- Let the mix rest before baking
- Do not skip foil
- Add fresh herbs for flavor
- Use whole milk for richness
- Cut bread evenly
- Do not overbake