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Swiss Chard and Gruyere Strata

A savory bread pudding layered with Swiss chard and Gruyere cheese, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: French, Swiss
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Base
  • 6 slices stale bread preferably sourdough or French
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard washed and chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Cheese and Seasoning
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add the chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Mix the Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  2. Tear the stale bread into bite-sized pieces and add to the egg mixture.
  3. Fold in the sautéed Swiss chard and half of the Gruyere cheese.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the baking dish and pour the mixture into it.
  3. Sprinkle the remaining Gruyere cheese on top.
  4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
Serve
  1. Let the strata cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for a convenient brunch option.

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