Description
Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this Breakfast Strata is the perfect dish to elevate your brunch experience. Layered with eggs, hearty bread, and a melty cheese blend, it creates a savory delight that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this strata combines fresh vegetables and optional meats for a customizable dish that feels like a cozy hug on a chilly morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 4 cups stale sourdough or whole grain bread, cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms)
- 1 cup cooked meat (bacon or sausage), optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk; season with salt and pepper.
- Grease a baking dish and layer cubed bread on the bottom.
- Sprinkle chopped vegetables and cooked meat evenly between layers of bread.
- Add cheese generously over each layer.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers; press down gently.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 210mg