Roasted Vegetable and Ham Strata This make-ahead, tasty and easy dish packed with local goodness is ideal for breakfast or brunch served with salsa on the side. Add a greenhouse salad and dinner is ready. Preparation Time: 20 minutesBaking Time: 1 hour and 5 minutesRefrigeration Time: 8 hours or up to 1 dayServes 6 1 each Ontario Greenhouse Sweet Red and Yellow Pepper, chopped1 Ontario Onion, chopped2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil5 Ontario Eggs1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried rosemary and fresh ground black pepper2 cups (500 mL) Ontario Milk5 cups (1.25 L) 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces day old baguette (about 8 oz/250 g)1 cup (250 mL) chopped smoked Ontario Ham1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Mozzarella Cheese1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled Ontario Feta Cheese3/4 cup (175 mL) Ontario Greenhouse Grape Tomatoes, halvedFinely chopped fresh Ontario Chives Lightly spray large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Add peppers, onion and oil; toss. Spread in single layer; roast in 425°F (220°C) oven for 15 minutes until tender, stirring once. In large bowl, whisk eggs, mustard, oregano, rosemary and black pepper until blended; whisk in milk. In greased 13- x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish, place baguette pieces; top with pepper mixture, ham and half of the mozzarella. Pour egg mixture over top. Top with remaining mozzarella, feta and tomatoes. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or up to 1 day. Uncover baking dish; bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and set. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chives. Tip: Substitute ham with cooked, chopped local Italian sausage. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 21 gramsFAT: 14 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 34 gramsCALORIES: 350FIBRE: 3 gramsSODIUM: 770 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Roasted Vegetable and Ham Strat
