Make Ahead Breakfast Strata

Are you looking for a versatile and customizable strata recipe that can please various guests, including vegetarians? Look no further than this easy strata recipe!

This dish is perfect for hosting overnight guests, as it can be prepared ahead of time and baked in the morning for a warm and hearty breakfast. And the best part is, you can switch up a lot of the different ingredients to suit your taste and dietary preferences. I love switching it up with endless strata options.

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In the recipe, I share several different strata options using different meats, cheeses, and veggies. A great way to use up veggies and bread. Speaking of bread, you can use leftover English muffins, dinner rolls, sourdough, pita bread, really anything!

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Author Lauren Lane

Prep time

15 Min

Cook time

50 Min

Total time

1 H & 5 M

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Make-Ahead Strata; Brunch or Breakfast ready

Strata is a baked egg dish perfect for entertaining. It's a hearty, comforting dish that can be prepared the day before and enjoyed any time of day. It's also endlessly customizable, so experiment with your favorite flavor combinations.

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Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced.
• 4 ounces of greens such as arugula, spinach or chopped kale (about 1 cup packed)
• 1-2 cups of chopped vegetables or cooked bacon or sausage (or combination)
• 8 ounces of leftover bread torn into 1-inch pieces, such as English muffins, white or sourdough bread
• 1 cup shredded mild melting cheese such as Gruyere, provolone, goat cheese, or Gouda. (more for the top if desired)

Instructions

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease a 1 1/2 quart (9x9) baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Whisk the eggs, milk, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Fold the rest of the ingredients. Pour into the prepared baking dish and top with the additional cheese if desired.
3. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until the strata is puffed, golden brown at the edges and set in the center, about 15 minutes more. Test the center for doneness. Let cool slightly and enjoy

Notes

• This strata can be baked immediately or assembled the night before and refrigerated until baking the following morning.
• If using hearty veggies like broccoli place in microwave to soften for 1 1/2 minutes before adding to strata mixture.

Calories vary based on added ingredients.

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