Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 4 slices of bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
• 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen mixed berries, thawed and drained

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Turn off the heat, add the honey, and stir to combine.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and sugar. Using a fork, mix to combine and beat the eggs. Add the milk, orange juice, butter and honey mixture, and bread. Stir to combine. Gently fold in the berries.
3. Place the ingredients in a 10-inch round (2-quart) baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the strata until golden on top and baked through, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon into dishes and serve.
5. SERVINGS: 4 (MAIN); Calories: 401; Total Fat: 18 grams; Saturated Fat: 9 grams; Protein: 14 grams; Total carbohydrates: 49 grams; Sugar: 34 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 249 milligrams; Sodium: 292 milligrams