Artichokes and Feta Cheese Strata | Tasty Breakfast Strata Recipe! (2024)

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Artichokesand Feta Cheese Strata – An amazing brunch or breakfast layered casserole with day-old bread, artichokes, and feta cheese.

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Hey you! Happy Meatless Monday! AND Easter Monday! Though I didn’t make you anything with boiled eggs, this beauty of a strata is filled with fresh eggs, and also packed with all other amazing goodies, artichokes, feta cheese, and leeks, included.

Sidenote: If you need boiled eggs ideas, here’s a few:

Green Bean and Egg Salad
Bacon Olives Deviled Eggs
Avocado Egg Salad

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I do want to ease us into the week, and assuming that you all are just as big bread eaters as my family, me EXcluded, I found a way for us to take care of all that stale bread you might have sitting around. Also, since it’s Monday, I felt that a veggie was required…?

Speaking of… is artichoke a vegetable? Or a flower?!? If the latter, then you’re eating flowers today, not vegetables. With a side of feta cheese.

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In this recipe, we’re going to work withCara MiaArtichokes in Waterwhich are Trans Fat Free, Cholesterol Free, and Sugar Free.They are great in salads and dips, appetizers, or tucked insidethis pretty awesome Artichokes and Feta Cheese Strata.

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We are going to start with sauteeing the artichokes with leeks and STAR’s Olive Oil with Fresh Basil, just to add a bit more flavor.

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In the meantime, you’ll combine that day-old bread with eggs and allow all the flavors to come together before you pour it all into a pretty dish and bake it for 45-ish minutes.

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When ready, this is what you’ll be digging into.⤴⤴⤴

Please go grab a whisk, grab a jar of these delicious artichokes, and ENJOY!

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Cara Mia Artichokes in Water are available at select Raley’s, Safeway, Save Mart, Winco, Schnucks, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Shop n Save, Stater Bros., Smart & Final, Vons, Bashas, Walmart stores and ONLINE.Look for them in the canned vegetable aisle or produce section.

STAR Basil Infused Olive Oil is available at select Raley’s, Save Mart and Food Lion stores and ONLINE.

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Artichokes and Feta Cheese Strata

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Artichokes and Feta Cheese Strata – An amazing brunch or breakfast layered casserole with day-old bread, artichokes, and feta cheese.

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Servings : 6 Serves

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon basil infused olive oil (or just plain olive oil)
  • 1 yellow onion , diced
  • 1 leek , thinly slice into rings, discard dark green leaves at bottom and the root end
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 jar Cara Mia Artichokes in Water , drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 3/4 cup skim milk
  • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • 5 cups cubed day-old bread
  • 1 cup fat free feta cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.

  • Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

  • Add onions and leeks, and cook for 2 minutes.

  • Stir in garlic and continue to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  • Stir in artichoke hearts and season with thyme; cook for 4 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

  • Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, salt, pepper, and eggs; whisk until thoroughly combined.

  • Add bread and stir gently to combine.

  • Stir in artichoke mixture, and let stand for 20 minutes.

  • Spoon half of bread mixture into previously prepared baking dish.

  • Sprinkle with half of feta cheese, and top with remaining bread mixture.

  • Sprinkle remaining feta cheese over top.

  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

  • Remove from oven and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 240.3 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.1 g | Protein: 17.4 g | Fat: 5.6 g | Saturated Fat: 1.5 g | Cholesterol: 129 mg | Sodium: 663 mg | Potassium: 232 mg | Fiber: 2.8 g | Sugar: 4.9 g

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Breakfast/Brunch

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: artichoke recipe, feta cheese recipe, strata recipe

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    FAQs

    Do you have to refrigerate strata? ›

    The casserole is covered and refrigerated overnight to allow the liquid ingredients to be absorbed into the bread. This is a perishable mixture and should be cooked the morning or day after assembly.

    What does strata mean in cooking? ›

    Layered with spinach, cheese, and bread, and soaked in a savory custard, this make-ahead strata is ideal for entertaining. A strata is a layered casserole made with bread, eggs, cheese, and sometimes vegetables or meat (strata means layers).

    How do you make egg strata? ›

    Directions
    1. Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. ...
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, mustard and milk; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
    3. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats.
    4. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
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    Is strata good reheated? ›

    Reheating: The strata still tastes fantastic when it's reheated.

    Why does strata have to sit overnight? ›

    Letting the strata sit in the fridge overnight saturates the flavor and means less dirty dishes in the morning!

    Why is my strata soggy? ›

    (Just don't skip the sautéing. It's crucial because it cooks out excess liquid, which prevents the strata from becoming soggy.)

    What's the difference between a breakfast casserole and a strata? ›

    Strata is otherwise known as “the breakfast casserole that your overnight guests will think you toiled away on all morning when in reality, you simply whipped it up the night before and just popped in the oven.” “Strata” is much shorter. Stratas are egg casseroles made with bread—lots of it.

    What's the difference between strata and quiche? ›

    A quiche is baked in a flaky pie crust-style pastry shell. An egg custard prepared without this crust is also known as a frittata. A strata, on the other hand, is an egg custard that's baked with layers of bread inside.

    How much strata is too much? ›

    According to the Flat Chat strata online forum, annual strata levies should fall between 0.8% and 1.2% of a property's value when the complex offers facilities, and between 0.3% and 0.7% when there are little to no facilities.

    Can you reheat strata? ›

    To reheat the Make Ahead Breakfast Strata, remove it from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature while the oven preheats to 375 F. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until heated through and enjoy the time hanging out with your family and friends. Footloose and fancy free.

    Can you freeze a strata? ›

    A whole strata can be frozen, after it's baked. Just allow the strata to cool completely. Tightly cover with 2 layers of foil, completely wrapping the dish and place in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    What country did strata originate from? ›

    What Chinese food is best reheated? ›

    At Chinese restaurants, stir-fries reheat better than the more delicate steamed dishes. Stir-fried noodles are good, but for soup noodles, get the soup and noodles packaged separately. Chicken breast is difficult to reheat because no matter how you do it, it's going to become even drier. Dark meat dries out less.

    What is the difference between strata Plus and Ultimate? ›

    The Ultimate set, however, offers a slightly more extensive range of clubs and is noted for its sturdy build and modern design. The Plus set, on the other hand, is praised for its affordability and reliability. Both sets come with a stylish stand bag and headcovers for all clubs.

    Can you eat strata cold? ›

    Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 20-30 minutes until heated through. Cover dish with foil while reheating in oven. By the way – once it's fully baked, you can eat pieces cold too – so good!

    Can you make strata 2 days ahead? ›

    Fresh from the oven, this strata top has crispy, crunchy bits while the middle is warm, soft, and custard-like, providing a fantastic texture. Pro-Tip: The strata can be prepared and baked up to two days in advance and reheated the morning of.

    How long can you leave egg casserole out? ›

    Never leave cooked eggs or egg dishes out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours or for more than 1 hour when temperatures are above 90° F. Bacteria that can cause illness grow quickly at warm temperatures (between 40° F and 140° F).

    Does strata reheat well? ›

    Reheat cold breakfast strata in a 300F preheated oven for 10-20 minutes until warmed through and crispy on the edges (depending on how much you are reheating). You can also reheat in a 350F air fryer for 5-10 minutes until warm.

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