is no longer wet. Remove the beans/rice and parchment and continue bak- ing until the shell is golden brown, about an additional 15 minutes. Remove; reserve.
Heat a skillet over
Add the butter to the hot pan. When it has melted, add the garlic and sauté until golden. Add the spinach, about a
In a medium bowl, mix the milk, cream, eggs and remaining salt and pep- per. Using a Cuisinart® hand or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attach- ment, whip the mixture until completely combined. Spread the sausage/ spinach mixture evenly on the bottom of the tart shell. Pour in the liquid mixture and top with the fontina.
Bake about 40 to 60 minutes, or until the quiche has browned on top and is just set.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 12 servings):
Calories 300 (75% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 9g • fat 25g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 110mg
• sod. 380mg • calc. 98mg • fiber 0g
French Toast Strata
Give your family a new twist on French toast this weekend. To save time,
prepare the night before and then bake in the morning.
Makes 8 servings
nonstick cooking spray
4large eggs
2cups (500 ml) whole milk
1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract
1⁄3 cup (75 ml) maple syrup
2teaspoons (10 ml) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) table salt
1 loaf (1 pound [500 g]) challah bread, cut into
2tablespoons (30 ml) packed light brown sugar, divided
2tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, cut into
Lightly coat a
Add the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, syrup, spices and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Using a Cuisinart hand mixer fitted with the chef’s whisk, beat the mixture until foamy.
Tightly fit half of the challah bread strips into the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour half of the egg mixture on top and evenly dot with half of the brown sugar. Repeat with the remaining bread, layering in the opposite direction of the first layer of bread. Pour the remaining egg mixture on top, dot with the remaining brown sugar. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Remove the strata from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Preheat the Cuisinart® Convection Toaster Oven Broiler to 350°F (180°C) on the convection setting with the rack in position A. Dot the top of the strata with the butter and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Bake in pre- heated oven for about 15 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the strata reaches 160°F (75°C).
Remove and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 420 (47% from fat) • carb. 44g • pro. 11g • fat 22g • sat. fat 12g • chol. 190mg
• sod. 430mg • calc. 177mg • fiber 2g
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