Muffin Pan Stratas with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Recipe by From a Chef's Kitchen

Enjoy the taste of summer for breakfast or brunch with these Muffin Pan Stratas with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes!

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 5 cups cubed Italian or French bread (packed)
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• ½ cup  finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese, Mozzarella or Fontina
• salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 6 eggs
• 1¼ cups whole milk or half-and-half

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Coat a 12-muffin muffin pan with cooking spray.
2. Combine cubed bread, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, cheese and salt and black pepper in a large bowl and toss to evenly distribute ingredients.  Press even amounts of the mixture into each muffin cup.
3. Whisk together eggs and milk or half-and-half.  Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Carefully pour into each muffin cup over the bread mixture.
5. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed, golden and set.  Loosen stratas from sides of pan with a thin knife and serve immediately.

View the recipe instructions at From a Chef's Kitchen