Description
This delicious Strata recipe is a perfect make-ahead dish for breakfast or brunch. Layers of bread, sausage or ham, and cheese baked in a savory custard mixture, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Bread:
6 cups cubed day-old bread (French or sourdough recommended)
Seasoning:
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, 1 small onion (diced), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Proteins:
1 cup cooked sausage or diced ham
Cheese:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Custard:
6 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk
Garnish:
chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet, sauté the diced onion in olive oil or butter until soft. Set aside.
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Add bread, sausage/ham, onion, and cheeses. Mix gently.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer mixture to the baking dish, press down, let it rest, then bake for 45–50 minutes until set.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Perfect for make-ahead breakfast or brunch.
- Try vegetarian versions with spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Day-old or slightly dried bread works best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
