Cheeseburger Strata
Transform your favorite burger night flavors into a comforting, crowd-pleasing casserole with this irresistible Cheeseburger Strata! Packed with layers of tender ground beef, sautéed onions, garlicky goodness, and gooey cheddar cheese, all nestled between cubes of fluffy sandwich bread, this savory bake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. The secret lies in the rich, tangy egg custard, infused with ketchup and mustard to evoke that classic cheeseburger taste, with an optional pickle topping to amplify the experience. Quick to prep in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, this hearty dish serves six and is the perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation. Whether served fresh out of the oven or reheated for leftovers, Cheeseburger Strata is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 8 slices (cut into cubes) Sandwich bread
- 2 cups, shredded Cheddar cheese
- 6 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 tbsp Tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1 as needed, for greasing Butter or non-stick spray
- 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) Pickles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat, if necessary.
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet with the browned ground beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Season with salt and black pepper. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, tomato ketchup, and mustard until well combined.
Layer half of the bread cubes in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cooked beef mixture over the bread. Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Repeat with the remaining bread cubes, beef mixture, and shredded cheese, creating layers.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread is soaked with the liquid.
Optional: Spread chopped pickles across the top for an extra cheeseburger flavor twist.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Allow the strata to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting into portions. Serve warm with extra ketchup or mustard on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.2 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.5 g | 492% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1741 mg | 580% | |
| Sodium | 7104 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.8 g | ||
| Protein | 197.8 g | 396% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 2125 mg | 163% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 3696 mg | 79% | |
*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.
