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    Home » Recipe » Breakfast » Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta

    Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta

    Published Dec 5, 2016 · Updated Jan 11, 2024 by Ginnie · Leave a Comment

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    Wake up this amazing Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta. It's the perfect recipe for brunch or any meal!

    Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta ... a delicious, savory vegetarian recipe that's perfect for brunch or any meal of the day! | Hello Little Home

    If there is one meal I always look forward to, it's brunch! There's nothing that epitomizes a lazy weekend quite like a sumptuous brunch overflowing with delicious, savory food and maybe a cocktail (or two).

    My husband, on the other hand, is not the biggest brunch fan. It's not that he doesn't enjoy the food. It's the waiting in line.

    Brunch in any city I've ever lived in usually involves a lengthy wait (unless you time it perfectly ... i.e., get up early). Joel likes to sleep in and he's not really a patient guy, so I usually have to bribe him to take me out for brunch.

    This Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta is the perfect compromise! I still get my brunch food, but we can enjoy it at home without the wait.

    Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta ... a delicious, savory vegetarian recipe that's perfect for brunch or any meal of the day! | Hello Little Home

    Mediterranean Strata

    Have you ever had a strata?

    It's similar to bread pudding, except it's savory instead of sweet. I'm not the biggest fan of traditional breakfast foods, so this Mediterranean breakfast bake is my kind of morning meal.

    My favorite thing about this Mediterranean Strata is that it's so easy to prepare.

    This breakfast strata looks fancy enough for a special meal, but all the prep is done the night before. So you can take it easy (or chat with your guests) while it bakes in the morning.

    Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta ... a delicious, savory vegetarian recipe that's perfect for brunch or any meal of the day! | Hello Little Home

    How to Make a Breakfast Stata

    If you're a bread lover, this Mediterranean Strata is a recipe you are going to crave! Make sure to choose a bread with a textured crumb and a good crust. I used ciabatta, and it was perfect.

    The night before you plan to serve the strata, you'll layer the cubed bread with sauteed spinach, kalamata olives (my fave), sundried tomatoes, and feta. I used a 5-ounce package of spinach, but it cooks down a lot, so feel free to add more.

    After everything is layered together, you'll pour a simple egg-milk mixture over the top, cover everything tightly, and refrigerate overnight.

    Don't skip this step or the bread will not have a chance to absorb the liquid, and your breakfast bake will be tough.

    Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta ... a delicious, savory vegetarian recipe that's perfect for brunch or any meal of the day! | Hello Little Home

    In the morning, pull your Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta out of the refrigerator and bake until the custard is set and the top is browned.

    Then invite your friends over and serve some mimosas!

    This Mediterranean Strata serves a crowd, but don't worry if you have leftovers. It reheats well in the microwave, so you can pretend you're heading to brunch every day of the week!

    Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta ... a delicious, savory vegetarian recipe that's perfect for brunch or any meal of the day! | Hello Little Home

    Add your favorite sauteed or roasted veggies and cheese to customize this Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta to your taste.

    The recipe really is a blank slate, and it's fun to experiment with different flavors.

    And of course, this delicious meal can be enjoyed any time of day, not just for breakfast or brunch! It's also the perfect holiday recipe. Enjoy it Christmas morning or add it to your New Year's Day menu ... yum!

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    Mediterranean Strata with Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Feta

    This easy Mediterranean Strata is worth waking up early for, but it's so simple to make that you don't have to!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Servings: 8 or more people
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    • nonstick cooking spray
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 1 large clove garlic, minced
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 5 ounces baby spinach (or more), roughly chopped if leaves are large
    • 1 loaf ciabatta, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
    • ⅓ cup quartered Kalamata olives
    • ½ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
    • 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
    • 9 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 3 cups milk (2% or whole milk works best)

    Instructions

    • Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
    • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
    • Add onions to pan and saute until softened and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
    • Stir garlic and crushed red pepper into onions and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
    • Mix spinach into onions and cook until just wilted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Cover bottom of baking pan with half of the ciabatta.
    • Top with ½ the spinach mixture, ½ the olives, ½ the sun dried tomatoes, and ½ the feta.
    • Add the remaining bread to pan, then top with the rest of the spinach, olives, sun dried tomatoes, and feta.
    • Lightly beat eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then slowly whisk in milk.
    • Carefully pour egg mixture over bread.
    • Cover tightly with foil, then refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
    • The next day, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove strata from refrigerator as oven warms.
    • Bake strata for about 45 minutes or center is set and top is browned.
    • Cut into squares and serve hot. Enjoy!
    Did you make this recipe?I love hearing from you! Leave a comment and rating below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

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    About Ginnie

    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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