STRATA
Strata is the bread pudding of savory egg dishes. This super-easy treat generally includes cubes or slices of bread that have been soaked in custard then baked in a casserole dish. This is a great make- ahead dish. It tastes best if you prepare it the day before and let it soak overnight before baking. Like many egg dishes, a strata can incorporate all sorts of different ingredients, so there's a lot of flexibility here.
Provided by triciaputvin
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Decide what filling option you would like to use.
- Option 1- Bacon, cheddar, mushroom and tomato: Sprinkle 2 cups grated cheddar cheese over the bread cubes. Distribute 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (6-8 strips), 1 cup sautéed sliced white or shitake mushrooms, and 1 cup chopped tomatoes over the egg mixture.
- Option 2- Chicken, broccoli, corn, chilies, and jack: Sprinkle 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese over the bread cubes. Distribute 1 cup frozen corn kernels, 1 cup cooked broccoli florets, (2) 4.5 ounce cans (drained) chopped green chilies, and ½ cup shredded cooked chicken over the egg mixture.
- Option 3- Ham, Swiss and Asparagus: Sprinkle 2 cups grated Swiss cheese over the bread cubes. Distribute 1 cup blanched asparagus pieces, 1 cup cubed ham and ½ cup caramelized onions over the egg mixture.
- Option 4- Fontana, Spinach, Salami and Roasted Garlic: Sprinkle 2 cups Fontana cheese over the bread cubes. Distribute 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, 1 cup Italian salami (cut into match sticks) and ½ cup roughly chopped roasted garlic cloves (see below) over the egg mixture.
- Option 5- Vegetable-Blue Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup crumbled blue cheese over the bread cubes. Distribute 1 cup cooked cubed celery root, 1 cup sautéed sliced zucchini and ½ cup sautéed sliced onions over the egg mixture.
- Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Put the bread cubes in the dish and sprinkle them with the cheese. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard and salt. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Sprinkle the filling ingredients over the egg mixture and fold them gently. Cover and chill for at LEAST 4 HOURS AND UP TO 24 HOURS.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Uncover the baking dish and bake for 60 minutes, until the mixture has puffed up slightly and is golden brown on top, and the strata doesn't shimmy with uncooked custard when you shake the pan. Tent the dish with foil if the top is browning too quickly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve by the spoonful, using a large serving spoon.
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Rose Bunmi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new strata recipes to try. This one is definitely a keeper!
Anish Khatri
[email protected]This strata recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They love the cheesy goodness and don't even notice the spinach and broccoli.
Bashar Bappy
[email protected]I love that this strata recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy mornings or when I'm entertaining guests.
Golden Ulaya
[email protected]I've made this strata recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's perfect for a brunch or holiday meal.
Digonto Paul
[email protected]This strata recipe is a great way to use up stale bread. It's also a delicious and easy dish to make for a potluck.
BASHU PANT
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my strata turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Imran Ahmed
[email protected]This strata recipe is a lifesaver on busy mornings. I can throw it together the night before and it's ready to bake in the morning.
Oscar Lloyd
[email protected]I love this strata recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
Zubair Jani
[email protected]This strata recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a delicious and easy dish to make for a weeknight meal.
Elizabeth Onyambu
[email protected]I was looking for a strata recipe that was a little different from the usual. This one fit the bill perfectly! The addition of spinach and artichoke made it extra special.
Rossy Pacheco
[email protected]This strata recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've even started experimenting with different ingredients.
Jeane Mabika
[email protected]I'm not a fan of strata, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! It was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.
DarkAngel 3750
[email protected]This strata recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I especially loved the crispy cheese topping.
Usman Akeem
[email protected]I've made this strata recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a brunch or potluck.
Aashish Kandel
[email protected]This strata recipe is my go-to for a quick and easy breakfast. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Shaid Alli
[email protected]The strata was a bit dry for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. I'll try it again with some modifications.
Olivia Morris
[email protected]This strata recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and easy dish to make for a brunch or potluck.
Nwadike Oluebube
[email protected]I'm not much of a cook, but this strata recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great and my guests loved it!
nu numerous
[email protected]This strata recipe was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was light and fluffy.