Four Cheese Strata with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Recipe by From a Chef's Kitchen

Four Cheese Strata with Zucchini and Tomatoes is a breakfast and brunch game-changer!

Ingredients

• 3 medium plum tomatoes
• salt
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoon olive oil ((divided))
• 3 medium zucchini ( halved, sliced into 1/4-inch slices (or a combination of zucchini and yellow squash)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 (8.8-ounce) package naan ( regular or whole-grain, torn into pieces)
• 1 bunch scallions, white and light green part only (chopped)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cups grated white Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
• 7 eggs (beaten)
• 2 cups milk
• snipped fresh parsley

Method

1. Sprinkle plum tomatoes on both sides with salt. Place on paper towels to drain. Flip onto a dry section of the paper towels and drain another 15 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels.
2. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly softened and lightly browned. Toss with Italian seasoning and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Allow to cool to room temperature.
4. Place half of the naan pieces in the prepared baking dish. Top with half the zucchini, half the tomatoes, half the scallions and half of the cheeses. Repeat layers one more time.
5. Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Pour over the layers, cover and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7. Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes or until set. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
8. Cut into squares, garnish with snipped parsley and serve.

View the recipe instructions at From a Chef's Kitchen