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BREAKFAST Serves: 6 This is a fantastic recipe to prepare ahead of time and
makes the ideal family breakfast. Warming, nourishing and
full of Mediterranean-inspired flavors, it’s perfect for
breakfasts when the mornings begin to get a little cooler.
You can make it the night before to have it ready for the
next morning, or prepare it ahead of time and pop it in the
THE MEDITERRANEAN REFRESH well defrosted before baking.
freezer for the days or weeks to come. Just make sure it is

Leftovers can also become a fantastic lunch or even
dinner option, making this dish an all-around great family
favorite.

Overnight Breakfast Strata

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
12 slices sourdough 1. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or
bread, cubed casserole dish and spread in the bread cubes; set
1 lb. ground pork aside.

⅓ cup chopped onion 2. In a skillet over medium heat, combine the
⅓ cup chopped green ground pork, onion and green pepper. Cook until
pepper the pork is browned, then drain off any excess fat.
1 (4-oz.) jar pimientos, 3. Stir in the pimientos, then sprinkle the pork
drained and chopped and vegetable mixture over the bread.

6 large eggs
4. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, feta
3 cups milk cheese, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, mustard,

½ cup cubed feta salt and pepper and carefully pour over the pork
cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2 tsp. Worcestershire 5. The next day, remove the strata from the fridge
sauce and allow to come to room temperature.
2 tsp. fresh oregano 6. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

1 tsp. ground mustard
7. Bake, covered, for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
½ tsp. sea salt
8. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until a
¼ tsp. pepper knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

9. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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