"Isn't brunch! Stick this strata in the oven as guests arrive...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing pan
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8 eggs
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1 cup 2 percent milk
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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8 ounces whole-wheat baguette, preferably day-old, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
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1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
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Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)