Ingredients

  • 1 12 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces arugula
  • 8 ounces cipollini onions, cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 12 cups half-and-half
  • 3 ounces asiago cheese, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 4 ounces French bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and dried overnight or toasted in oven

Method

  • In a saute pan over medium heat, warm 1/2 Tbs.
  • of the olive oil.
  • Add the arugula and saute until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander.
  • In the same saute pan over medium heat, warm the remaining 1 Tbs.
  • oil.
  • Add the onions and saute until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the bread, arugula and onions.
  • Transfer to a braiser, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Uncover the strata and transfer to the oven.
  • Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 hour.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.