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Italian Pork Strata

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pkg Hatfield Tuscan Herb Dry Rub Seasoned Pork Tenderloin - cubed
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion - chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper - chopped
  • 1 loaf Italian Bread - crust removed and cubed
  • 9 eggs - divided
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup half & half
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz whole milk ricotta
  • 1/2 cup cheddar - shredded
  • 1 cup fontina cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet and cook the veggies for 2 - 3 minutes, until softened. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the cubed Hatfield Pork and cook for about 5 minutes, until browned on all sides. Remove from heat and add to the cooked veggies.
  • In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk, half and half, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, add the ricotta and the remaining egg and mix to combine. Stir in the parmesan cheese.
  • To assemble the casserole, start by buttering a large 13x9 casserole dish.
  • Add 1/3 of the bread to the dish followed by 1/2 of the ricotta mixture followed by 1/2 of the meat and veggie mixture and 1/3 of the shredded cheeses.
  • Repeat the layers again and finish with the last 1/3 of bread and 1/3 of shredded cheese.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • The following day, preheat the oven to 350ยบ F. Remove the foil and cook the strata for 1 hour, until set and top is golden brown.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!