Baked Brie and Tomato Strata

Baked Brie and Tomato Strata
ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 6 1/2-inch thick slices crusty sourdough bread
- 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
- 2/3 cup evaporated skim milk
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes
- Nonstick cooking spray
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- 2.
Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 3.
Arrange sourdough slices in the dish, cutting as needed.
- 4.
Layer half of the brie cubes evenly over the bread.
- 5.
Layer the sliced Roma tomatoes on the bread, then top with the remaining brie.
- 6.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg product, evaporated milk, onion, basil, salt, and pepper.
- 7.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and vegetables, pressing gently to ensure saturation.
- 8.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.
- 9.
Remove the wrap, cover the strata with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- 10.
Uncover and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- 11.
Let the strata stand for 10 minutes before serving.