Overnight Strata
Transform your mornings with this savory and satisfying Overnight Strata, a make-ahead breakfast casserole that’s as delicious as it is convenient. This recipe combines cubes of stale bread—perfectly soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, whole milk, and seasonings—with layers of gooey cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, crumbled breakfast sausage, and colorful vegetables like red bell peppers, spinach, and green onions. Designed to rest overnight in your refrigerator, this dish ensures an easy yet impressive breakfast or brunch option that’s ready to bake when you need it. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or prepping for a busy week, this versatile strata delivers a hearty, flavorful start to the day with minimal effort. Perfect for meal prep and entertaining, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups stale bread (e.g., sourdough, French, or whole wheat)
- 8 large eggs
- 2.5 cups whole milk
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the butter and set aside.
Cut the stale bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese over the bread cubes.
Add the cooked breakfast sausage, diced red bell pepper, spinach leaves, and green onions evenly over the cheese layer.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread and toppings, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Gently press the bread down with a spatula if needed.
Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6-8 hours).
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the strata from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Bake the strata uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set (a knife inserted into the center should come out clean).
Allow the strata to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 286.6 g | 367% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.1 g | 596% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2026 mg | 675% | |
| Sodium | 16238 mg | 706% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1014.5 g | 369% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 67.5 g | 241% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.9 g | ||
| Protein | 359.7 g | 719% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.0 mcg | 80% | |
| Calcium | 4364 mg | 336% | |
| Iron | 64.1 mg | 356% | |
| Potassium | 5114 mg | 109% | |
*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.
