Subj : Make-Ahead Casseroles 14 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Thu Aug 01 2024 15:41:00 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Vegetable Strata Categories: Squash, Vegetables, Herbs, Breads, Nuts Yield: 12 servings 3 ts Olive oil; divided 1 lb Fresh asparagus; trimmed, in - 2" pieces 2 md Zucchini; quartered, sliced 1 c Corn niblets 2 Shallots; chopped 3 cl Garlic; minced 4 ts (ea) minced fresh sage, - basil & parsley 1/2 ts (ea) salt & pepper 1 lb Loaf Italian bread; in 1" - cubes 3 c Shredded Gruyere or Ementhal - cheese 5 lg Eggs 1 3/4 c Milk 1/2 c Chopped pecans Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with an additional 1 teaspoon oil and zucchini; add to asparagus. In same pan, cook and stir corn, shallots and garlic in remaining oil until shallots are tender; stir in herbs, salt and pepper. Add to asparagus mixture; stir in bread cubes. Place half of mixture in a greased 13" X 9" baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups cheese. Repeat layers. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk; pour over casserole. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington Makes: 12 Servings RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... It is morally wrong to allow suckers to keep their money. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .