Cheese and Broccoli Strata
Elevate your brunch game with this comforting Cheese and Broccoli Strata, a savory baked casserole that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead. Packed with tender blanched broccoli florets, tangy sharp cheddar, and nutty Parmesan cheese, this dish layers flavor onto a base of hearty day-old bread cubes, all soaked in a rich and creamy egg custard infused with a hint of ground mustard for added depth. Quick to prepare and baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this strata is an excellent make-ahead option that pairs beautifully with a fresh green salad or a side of crispy bacon. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, it’s a versatile recipe sure to satisfy any cheese lover’s cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain well and set aside.
Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating a base layer.
Sprinkle the blanched broccoli florets evenly over the bread layer, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and ground mustard until well combined.
Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, broccoli, and cheese in the baking dish, ensuring everything is soaked in the liquid.
Gently press down with a spatula to ensure all the bread cubes are submerged and soaking up the custard mixture.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake covered for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove the strata from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.9 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.4 g | 487% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1532 mg | 511% | |
| Sodium | 9730 mg | 423% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 521.1 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.7 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.1 g | ||
| Protein | 215.0 g | 430% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 59% | |
| Calcium | 3163 mg | 243% | |
| Iron | 39.2 mg | 218% | |
| Potassium | 2474 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
