Empty The Fridge Strata Recipe

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups day-old bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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• 1/2 to 3/4 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Havarti, etc.)
• 1/2 to 1 cup chopped bacon, ham, or hot dogs
• 1/2 to 1 cup leftover meat, shredded or chopped (shredded braised beef, chicken, steak, pork chops, etc.)
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup pesto or leftover pasta sauce (marinara, alfredo, or Bolognese, etc.)
• 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, oregano, chives, etc.)
• 1/2 to 1 cup frozen peas, spinach, or corn, thawed and drained
• 1/4 to 1 cup onions and/or garlic cooked in butter until just beginning to brown

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400u0b0F.
2. In a large bowl combine milk and eggs and mix until combined. Place bread in the bowl and fold with a spatula until bread is coated, let stand 5 minutes to allow milk and egg mixture to saturate the bread. Fold in any additional ingredients. (If using fresh herbs, reserve 1 tablespoon to sprinkle on top before serving). Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a baking dish. Bake until strata is puffed and edges begin to brown, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved herbs (if using) and serve immediately.

milk, eggs, bread, kosher salt, shredded cheese, bacon, leftover meat, pesto, fresh herbs, frozen peas, onions

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/03/sunday-brunch-empty-the-fridge-strata-recipe.html (may not work)