For a hearty and flavorful breakfast or brunch dish, look no further than the classic bacon tomato egg strata. This savory casserole is a delightful combination of crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fluffy eggs, and bread that is soaked in a creamy custard mixture. Baked until golden brown, this strata is a versatile dish that can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients and it's perfect for a crowd or to make ahead of time for a quick and easy meal.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
BACON, CHEESE AND TOMATO STRATA
Hosting a brunch is a breeze when you make a do-ahead egg bake.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread in baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese; mix lightly with bread. Sprinkle with tomatoes.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard, basil and salt with fork or wire whisk; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towel.
- Crumble bacon. Sprinkle bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese over strata. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
BACON, EGG, AND CHEESE STRATA
Eggs combine with cheese, bacon, and bread to become a fluffy cheese strata that no one can resist! This is an easy recipe for guys who want to surprise that special someone with breakfast in bed!
Provided by Serenity
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes
Time 9h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss cubed bread with bacon, cheese, and mushrooms, and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and mustard until smooth, then pour evenly over cubed bread. Cover dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and bake strata in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, and the eggs are set, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 457.1 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 1018.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
MAKE-AHEAD CHEDDAR, BACON, AND TOMATO STRATA
Wonderful make-ahead breakfast strata.
Provided by Laura
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes
Time 9h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in the skillet. Crumble when cool enough to handle.
- Add onion to drippings in the skillet; saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Remove from heat; combine onion mixture and bacon.
- Whisk milk, eggs, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well combined.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and arrange 1/2 of the bread cubes in the bottom.
- Top bread cubes with 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/2 of the onion mixture, and 6 tomato slices. Pour 1/2 of the milk mixture over tomatoes. Top with remaining bread cubes and 2/3 cup Cheddar. Top with remaining onion mixture, tomato slices, and milk mixture. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Bake strata in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 55 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and bake until cheese melts, an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 184.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 711.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
BACON AND TOMATO STRATA
Here's everything they like in their strata-tomatoes, cheese and bacon-all baked into one very easy-to-make dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 5h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
- Whisk eggs and milk in separate bowl until blended. Stir in MIRACLE WHIP. Add to bread mixture; mix lightly.
- Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with foil. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 375ºF. Bake strata 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean, uncovering after 30 min. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 280 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 24 g
BACON AND ONION STRATA
Load this savory bacon-challah strata with Swiss cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 9h20m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Put the bacon in a large skillet then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Add the onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 6 minutes more. Set aside.
- Whisk the half-and-half, Parmesan, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Swiss, followed by the bacon-onion mixture. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the half-and-half mixture evenly over top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (This can also be assembled the day of; just let soak at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.)
- On the day of baking, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Let the strata sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Remove the plastic and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Swiss. Bake until slightly puffed and just no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
BACON AND KALE STRATA WITH SUNDRIED TOMATOES
This cheese and bread casserole is filled with bacon, kale and sundried tomatoes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 9h20m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Put the bacon in a large cold skillet then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Discard all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Increase the heat to medium high, add the kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Whisk the half-and-half, Parmesan and eggs together in a bowl with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, followed by the bacon, kale and sundried tomatoes. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the custard evenly over top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (This can also be assembled the day of; just let soak at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.)
- On the day of baking, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Let the strata sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Remove the plastic and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake until slightly puffed and just no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
TOMATO AND BACON STRATA
A strata is a layered bread and egg casserole, usually served as a brunch. This version is studded with diced tomato and crumbled bacon. Prepare it before you go to bed so that the eggs can soak into the bread, then bake it in the morning for a no-fuss brunch.
Categories Breakfast and Brunch
Yield Serves 8.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place half of bread cubes in a greased shallow 3 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with half each of cheese, bacon, tomatoes and onions. Repeat layers with remaining bread, cheese, bacon, tomatoes and onions.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, basil and thyme. Pour mixture evenly over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 20 - 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in centre comes out clean, about 55 - 60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories,17.5 g fat, 17.9 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate, 1.6 g fibre, 625 mg sodium
BACON, TOMATO AND CHEESE STRATA
Make and share this Bacon, Tomato and Cheese Strata recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss.Behaven.Jez
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Spray 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels; set aside. Add onions and mushrooms to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes, or until onions are crisp-tender. Crumble bacon. Add to vegetable mixture in skillet along with the diced tomatoes; mix well.
- Layer 4 slices of bread, half of the vegetable mixture and 3/4 cup of the cheese in prepared dish. Repeat layers. Beat eggs, milk, mustard, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Pour evenly over ingredients in dish; press bread gently into egg mixture. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into 6 pieces to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.9, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 177.6, Sodium 1038.1, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 22.1
BACON & CHEDDAR STRATA
I prepare this sunrise specialty the day before Christmas so we have something cheesy and hearty to warm our tummies while we open gifts the next morning. The key to its perfection is to let it set overnight.-Deb Healey, Cold Lake, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble into a small bowl. Add red pepper, onions and tomatoes. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half each of the bread, bacon mixture and cheese. Top with remaining bread and bacon mixture., In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, mayonnaise and seasonings. Pour over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
BACON MUSHROOM TOMATO & CHEESE STRATA - BRUNCH CASSEROLE
This was served at my sister-in-laws baby shower along with a wonderful salad with balsamic dressing and seasonal fruits. It was so elegant. I had to ask for the recipe it was so delicious! My mother-in-law asked her friend for the recipe and here it is! I couldn't believe how easy it is to make. This is great when you have company staying over and you don't want to be in the kitchen first thing in the morning cooking. You put this together in the evening the night before. Try changing the cheese and toppings with your favorites! Very versatile dish! Enjoy.
Provided by chefRD
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Butter a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
- Arrange bread cubes in casserole dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Beat together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, onion powder, salt and worcestershire sauce. Pour over the bread and cheese in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, mushrooms and chopped tomatoes.
- Cover and chill overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 1 Hour or until set. (cover if getting too brown on top).
TOMATO AND CHEESE STRATA
Steps:
- Line a greased 8-in. square baking dish with four bread slices. Layer with half of the tomatoes, cheese and onions. Top with remaining bread (slices will overlap). Layer with remaining tomatoes, cheese and onions., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and salt. Pour over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- For a crispier strata, use stale bread. Stale bread will absorb more of the egg mixture and will result in a firmer texture.
- To make the strata ahead of time, assemble it the night before and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, bake it according to the recipe instructions.
- If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a 10-inch springform pan or a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the strata, such as spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- For a vegetarian strata, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Conclusion:
Bacon, tomato, and egg strata is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a perfect strata that will be a hit with your family and friends.
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