Zippy Vegetable Strata Recipe

Submitted by miltowngirl

Makes 12 servings

Good brunch dish

Ingredients

1	tsp. olive oil
2	tsp. butter
1/2	onion, minced
1	red pepper, minced
3	cups broccoli, chopped small
5 1/2	oz. seasoned croutons
1 1/2	cups shredded Cheddar
1	cup shredded pepper-jack
8	eggs
24	oz. evaporated skim milk
1 1/2	tsp. dry mustard
1/2	tsp. crushed red peppers
1 1/2	tsp. kosher salt
1	freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Heat olive and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and saute until softening, about 2 minutes.
Add red pepper and broccoli and saute until slightly soft, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
Lightly grease 9x13 pan and arrange croutons in a single layer. They will not cover the entire bottom of the pan.
Layer cheeses and vegetable mixture over croutons.
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, mustard, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Pour over contents of baking pan.
Cover and refrigerate over night.
The next morning, remove pan and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Bake for one hour in an oven preheated to 350 degrees.