Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Artichoke-Spinach Strata

From Pillsbury- this one is SO YUMMY!

serves 8

Ingredients:
2 t olive or vegetable oil
1 c finely chopped red bell pepper (1 medium)
1/2 c finely chopped onion (1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 oz) quartered artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
8 c cubed (1 inch) rustic round bread (about 1 lb)
1 1/2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 oz)
6 eggs
2 1/2 c milk
1/2 t ground mustard
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1 In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook about 6 mins, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in artichokes and spinach; set aside.
2 Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in dish. Spoon vegetable mixture evenly over bread cubes; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
3 In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper with wire whisk until blended; pour evenly over bread, vegetables and cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
4 Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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