Corn Chili Strata

This is an excellent dish to serve buffet style or take to a potluck.

6 slices whole wheat bread
1 to 1 1/2 T butter, softened
16 oz canned corn, drained
2 C thinly sliced zucchini or crookneck squash
4 oz canned diced green chilies
2 C shredded jack, Longhorn or mild cheddar cheese
4 eggs
2 C milk
1/2 t salt
1/8 t pepper
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Trim crusts from bread. Lightly spread slices with butter and fit into a lightly buttered 7×11″ baking dish. Distribute corn in an even layer over bread, then arrange zucchini evenly over corn. Sprinkle chilies and cheese evenly over zucchini.

Beat eggs lightly, then beat in milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned and puffed; a knife inserted in center should come out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve. Makes 6 servings.

Golden Cauliflower Quiche

1 9″ baked deep dish pie crust
1 small head (about 1 lb) cauliflower
1/2 C slivered almonds
2 eggs
1/2 C milk
1/2 C mayonnaise
2 C shredded Longhorn cheese, divided (8 oz)
1/8 t pepper
1/8 t nutmeg
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Break cauliflower into florets and cut into 1/2″-thick pieces. (You should have 4 C.) Steam over boiling water until just crisp-tender (about 4 minutes). Drain, plunge into cold water to cool, then drain again.

Spread almonds in a shallow pan and toast in a 350 degree oven for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Place cauliflower in bottom of pastry shell and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

In a blender or food processor, whirl eggs, milk and mayonnaise until smooth. Add 1 1/4 C of the cheese, along with pepper and nutmeg, and whirl briedfly to mix. Pour over cauliflower and nuts in pastry shell. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 C cheese.

Bake on bottom rack of 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

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