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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Oct 26, 2023
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The festive colors of this make-ahead breakfast bake, make it the perfect choice for your Christmas breakfast or holiday brunch.

Italian Zucchini Strata

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubes (1 inch) day-old Italian or French bread
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into small chunks (1 cup)
  • 5 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 teaspoons red pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in baking dish; sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Step 
    2
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, zucchini and tomatoes in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Spoon vegetables over bread and cheese.
  • Step 
    3
    In medium bowl, beat eggs, egg yolks, milk, pepper sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper with fork or whisk; pour evenly over vegetables. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition

380 Calories
20g Total Fat
20g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
8g
41%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
245mg
82%
Sodium
640mg
27%
Potassium
450mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
8g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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