RITA'S EGGS STRATA

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This is a wonderful recipe for a special occasion Brunch or Breakfast. Passed on to my by a dear friend, this has been a Christmas Morning tradition in my home for almost 10 years.

Provided by Kandi Byrd

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 slices stale white bread
¼ cup butter, softened
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 eggs, beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Cut into quarters. Lay half of the bread, butter side down, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack. Layer the remaining bread over the cheese, and top with the other halves of the cheeses.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and milk. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne, onion powder, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the cheese and bread. Cover, and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the strata uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 213.7 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 910.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Christian Huesca
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra veggies in the fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Michael Adjepong
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I've made this strata several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or party.


khobie Mawawa
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This strata is so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes.


Annie Lionheart
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I love the cheesy, eggy goodness of this strata. It's the perfect comfort food.


Sayek Ahmed
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This strata is so delicious and comforting. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter day.


Clifton Dean
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I've been making this strata for years and it's always a favorite. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual breakfast.


dewanre_133
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This is the best strata recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Jasper Beddall
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I made this strata for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Connor Middleton
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread and vegetables.


Faisal Alsraii
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of bread, cheese, and vegetables and it's always delicious.


gaming YT BD71
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This was my first time making strata and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Jaime Demandante
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I've made this strata several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for brunch or dinner.


Asim Safdar
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This strata was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.