Pear and Roquefort Strata |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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You can substitute other cheeses, such as cheddar, Gouda, or Gruyère, in place of the Roquefort. Ingredients:
cooking spray |
10 (1 3/4-ounce) slices sturdy white bread |
2 cups riesling or other slightly sweet white wine |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled roquefort or other blue cheese |
3 bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 4 cups) |
3 cups fat-free milk |
4 large eggs |
Directions:
1. Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 5 bread slices in bottom of dish in a single layer. Pour 1 cup wine over bread. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. Arrange the pear slices over cheese; top with remaining bread, wine, salt, pepper, and cheese.
2. Combine milk and eggs in a bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour the milk mixture over the bread mixture. Let stand 20 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 425°.
4. Cover strata and bake at 425° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes.
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