FONTINA, SPECK, AND ONION STRATA

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Fontina, Speck, and Onion Strata image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large sweet onion, preferably Vidalia (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups whole milk
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
10 cups day-old rustic bread (from 13 ounces), sliced 3/4-inch thick
4 ounces sliced speck or ham, coarsely chopped (1 1/4 cups)
2 cups shredded fontina (8 ounces)
Vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large high-sided skillet over high heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook until lightly caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes (adjust heat if browning too quickly). Transfer onion mixture to a plate, and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, milk, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Shingle bread slices in a 10-by-14-inch oval baking dish layering with cooked onion mixture, speck, and fontina cheese. Pour over egg mixture, pressing bread gently into liquid. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a large piece of parchment with cooking spray. Cover strata with parchment, then with foil. Bake for 1 hour. Uncover and raise oven temperature to 375 degrees. Bake until top is golden brown and crusty, 20 minutes more. Let rest for 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Birdhar Rai
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This strata was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Lumbongo Chilunda
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This strata was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Klim Lecta
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This strata was a bit too heavy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less bread next time.


E Miranda
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This strata was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend adding more herbs or spices next time.


Rahat Koko
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This strata was perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ras hu
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This strata was a bit too dry for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend adding more milk or cream next time.


nabin maharjan
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This strata was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less speck next time.


Jacob Morris
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I'm not a big fan of strata, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Arman Jee
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This strata was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used a gluten-free bread and it worked perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Oduwole Temitayo
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I made this strata for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rahel Negusse
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This strata was a hit with my family! I used a 9x13 inch baking dish and it turned out perfectly. The Fontina cheese was melted and gooey, the speck added a nice salty flavor, and the onions were caramelized to perfection. I will definitely be making