Mediterranean Cheese Strata Recipe

This vibrant Mediterranean Cheese Strata is a healthier twist on the classic quiche! Bursting with sun-dried tomatoes, creamy cheese, and fragrant herbs, this baked egg custard is perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Easy to make and incredibly flavorful, it's a crowd-pleasing recipe that's both satisfying and nutritious.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 402.7 kcal

Protein 47g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mediterranean Cheese Strata

100g Dried Tomatoes
300ml Low Fat Milk
4 large Eggs
Tasty Cheese (no specific amount, specific cheeses used below)
Green Onions (no specific amount)
Black Olives (no specific amount)
Fresh Parsley (no specific amount)
Fresh Basil (no specific amount, dried basil used instead)
Fresh Thyme (no specific amount)
Fresh Oregano (no specific amount, dried oregano used instead)
Garlic Powder (no specific amount, fresh garlic used instead)
400g cubed day-old Thick Bread (about 6 cups)
Butter (for greasing pie plate)
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
150g crumbled feta cheese
100g grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh mesclun salad (for serving)

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How to Make Mediterranean Cheese Strata

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Lightly butter a 24cm (9.5-inch) pie plate.
Place 100g sun-dried tomatoes on a paper towel and pat to dry excess oil.
Cut the sun-dried tomatoes in half.
In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 300ml milk, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp dried basil, salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in 150g crumbled feta cheese and 100g grated Parmesan cheese.
Add 400g cubed day-old bread (about 6 cups) and stir gently until the bread is evenly moistened. Let it sit for 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally to ensure the bread absorbs the custard.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie plate and spread evenly.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.
Serve warm with a fresh mesclun salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

49g

Carbs

10g

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Starters Main Courses Breakfast & Brunch Lunch Main Dish / Dinner European Italian Mediterranean Healthy Vegetarian Summer Recipes Baking

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mediterranean Cheese Strata?

Mediterranean Cheese Strata takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mediterranean Cheese Strata?

Mediterranean Cheese Strata has approximately 402.7 calories per serving, with about 47 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mediterranean Cheese Strata?

The key ingredients for Mediterranean Cheese Strata are Dried Tomatoes, Low Fat Milk, Eggs, Tasty Cheese, Green Onions, Black Olives. See the full list with measurements above.