Strata with Kale and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of kale, rinsed, stems removed (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups day old bread with crust cut into inch cubes
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. whole grain or Dijon mustard
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp. salt
- A few grinds of freshly ground pepper
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup gruyere cheese
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Line 9 inch baking dish with parchment paper, or grease baking dish
- Add kale to pot with steam basket with 1 inch of water
- Cover, bring to a boil and steam for 5-6 minutes until softened
- Place kale on cutting board and coarsely chop
- Set aside
- In medium bowl whisk together olive oil, mustard, lemon zest, salt and pepper
- Whisk in milk and eggs
- Place bread in baking dish and top with kale and cheese
- Toss the ingredients together and evenly level in dish
- Pour in egg mixture over bread mixture
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until eggs are set and edges are browned
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving