Sure, here’s your recipe for a delightful Spring Potato Strata, perfect for a leisurely brunch or a cozy family breakfast 🥔🧀🥚!
Spring Potato Strata
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of spring with this savory Spring Potato Strata. Layers of tender potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and gooey cheese, all baked together to perfection, create a dish that’s both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 leeks, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups fontina cheese, shredded
- 2 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, then set it aside.
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Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and garlic, cooking and stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until the leeks are tender. Then, add the diced bell peppers and sliced mushrooms, cooking for an additional 4 to 6 minutes until the peppers are crisp-tender. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
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Layer Potatoes and Cheese: Spread half of the thinly sliced potatoes evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of fontina and Swiss cheese over the potatoes.
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Add Vegetable Mixture: Spoon the sautéed vegetable mixture over the layer of cheese.
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Layer Remaining Ingredients: Arrange the remaining potato slices over the vegetables.
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Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dried thyme leaves until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered potatoes.
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Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are almost tender.
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Top with Cheese: Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of fontina and Swiss cheese over the top of the strata.
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Bake Until Golden: Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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Let it Rest: Allow the Spring Potato Strata to stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting it into 8 servings.
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Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm, and savor the delightful flavors of this Spring Potato Strata!
This dish is a perfect addition to any brunch spread or a cozy weekend breakfast with loved ones. Enjoy the creamy texture of melted cheese combined with the earthy flavors of sautéed vegetables and tender potatoes. It’s a delightful way to welcome the spring season into your kitchen! 🌸🍽️
