Zucchini-Fontina Strata
Equally fitting at brunch or as a dinner side, this zucchini recipe practically preps itself in your slow cooker. In addition of bread, of course, this zucchini strata recipe features Fontina and Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and more.
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Zucchini-Fontina Strata
Directions
- Line a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook zucchini in hot oil until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly.
- Stir bread cubes, Fontina cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and thyme into zucchini. Spoon mixture into the prepared cooker. In the same bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture in cooker. Using the back of a large spoon, press lightly to moisten bread completely.
- Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 5 1/2 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn off cooker. Let stand, covered, for 15 to 30 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and/or additional ground black pepper.
From the Test Kitchen
Make-Ahead Tip:
The dry ingredients and wet ingredients can be prepped ahead of time and refrigerated separately for up to 24 hours. On serving day, pour the egg mixture over bread mixture. Continue as directed in Step 3.
Nutrition Facts (Zucchini-Fontina Strata)
- Per serving:
- 319 kcal ,
- 19 g fat
- (8 g sat. fat ,
- 2 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 6 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 173 mg chol. ,
- 781 mg sodium ,
- 20 g carb. ,
- 1 g fiber ,
- 6 g sugar ,
- 17 g pro.