Smoked Gouda & Swiss Chard Strata

Name: Smoked Gouda & Swiss Chard Strata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 10 bacon strips, chopped; 1 pound Swiss chard, leaves chopped and stems julienned; 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers; 12 slices white bread, toasted and cubed; 2 cups smoked Gouda or smoked Gruyere cheese, shredded; 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded; 10 large eggs; 3-1/2 cups 2% milk; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

I shared this impressive strata with friends at their new home. For special occasions, change up the veggies and cheese. I’ve used tomatoes, spinach and cheddar. —Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

Ingredients

10 bacon strips, chopped
1 pound Swiss chard, leaves chopped and stems julienned
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
12 slices white bread, toasted and cubed
2 cups smoked Gouda or smoked Gruyere cheese, shredded
2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
10 large eggs
3-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Cook chard stems and onion in reserved drippings over medium heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add chard leaves and red pepper; cook 2 minutes. Drain.
Lightly grease a 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half the bread cubes, half the vegetable mixture and half the cheeses. Repeat layers.
Mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour over layers; press down slightly. Sprinkle bacon over top. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 325°. Bake until puffy, lightly browned and set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 509 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 257mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Roasted Red pepper Strata in Taste of Home September/October 2016

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curlylis85

Nov 13, 2016

Delicious! Toasting the bread gives it a good, not-too-soggy, texture and I loved the flavor combination of smoked cheese and bacon.
NH-rescue

Oct 30, 2016

Strata is a great dish on a cold night! We substituted kale for Swiss chard. The smoked cheese and bacon give great flavor and smell wonderful coming out of the oven!