This Sicilian-style Strata is great for serving an early lunch or late breakfast because they can be prepped a little while before the actual cooking. However, this Sicilian-style Strata recipe can also be served as a main course for dinner.
This recipe makes 8 servings.
The ingredients for this convection oven recipe are:
1 loaf of crusty bread (preferably Italian style), cut into cubes.
1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
6 large eggs
4 ounces prosciutto or diced ham
3 cups of milk
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning mix (dry best)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons drained capers
To prepare the Sicilian-style Strata:
1. First of all, you need to place half of the bread cubes in a lightly oiled baking dish. This convection oven Sicilian-style strata recipe may need a baking dish about 9 inches by 13. Then you want to spread the green onions, prosciutto or prosciutto, peppers, and Parmesan cheese on top. Make sure they are evenly distributed. After that, you need to place the remaining half of the bread cubes on top and cover that layer with tomatoes, olives and mozzarella cheese.
2. Beat the eggs and beat them with the seasoning and milk. For the resulting mixture on the layered ingredients of the Sicilian-style Strata. Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator to chill for a few hours.
3. In a convection oven set at 325 degrees, bake the dish for about 40 to 50 minutes. After baking, you should let it rest and cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle capers and parsley over the Sicilian Strata. Gut the plate into squares and then serve.
