Kale Strata
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale, large stems removed ⓘ
- 2 1/2 cups day-old bread, crust intact, cut into 1-inch cubes ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard ⓘ
- Zest of 1 lemon ⓘ
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 eggs ⓘ
- 1/2 cup grated gouda cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Grease or line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Rinse kale and add to a pot over medium heat with 1/4 cup of water.
- Cover, and cook until kale is tender but can still hold its shape, about 6 minutes.
- Drain the excess water from the greens and transfer to a cutting board.
- Coarsely chop, add to a small bowl and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, mustard, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Whisk in the milk and eggs.
- Place the bread in the prepared baking dish and top with the braised kale and cheese.
- Give the mixture a gentle toss and make sure bread pieces are level in the dish.
- Pour in the egg mixture over the bread.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes until the egg is set in the middle and top pieces and edges are brown.
- Serve warm, and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
633
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).