Farm Breakfast Strata
Wake up to the comforting aroma of a hearty Farm Breakfast Strata, the ultimate make-ahead breakfast casserole perfect for feeding a crowd. Packed with rustic cubes of day-old bread soaked in a rich custard of eggs, whole milk, and cream, this dish is layered with crispy crumbled bacon, vibrant bell peppers, tender baby spinach, and melted sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses for a flavor-packed bite. Garnished with fresh green onions and baked to golden perfection, this savory breakfast bake is easy to prepare and ideal for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or meal prep. Its 1-hour bake time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a warm, cheesy, and satisfying dish sure to be the centerpiece of any breakfast table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups day-old rustic bread
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
Cut the day-old rustic bread into 1-inch cubes and distribute evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
Distribute the crumbled bacon, diced bell peppers, baby spinach, and green onions evenly over the bread layer.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
Press the mixture gently with a spatula to help the bread absorb the liquid and settle the layers.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and let the strata sit for 20 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
Place the covered baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the strata is set in the center.
Let the strata cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your Farm Breakfast Strata!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 328.0 g | 421% | |
| Saturated Fat | 163.5 g | 818% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2272 mg | 757% | |
| Sodium | 20172 mg | 877% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1250.3 g | 455% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.8 g | 192% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.9 g | ||
| Protein | 394.5 g | 789% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.8 mcg | 74% | |
| Calcium | 3889 mg | 299% | |
| Iron | 59.8 mg | 332% | |
| Potassium | 5784 mg | 123% | |
*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.
