Peppy Egg Strata
Wake up your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Peppy Egg Strata—an irresistible breakfast casserole that’s perfect for weekend brunches or holiday gatherings. This hearty dish combines layers of day-old bread cubes, crumbled breakfast sausage, and a colorful medley of diced red and green bell peppers, all smothered in a rich, savory custard of eggs, milk, and cream. A duo of melted cheddar and pepper jack cheeses adds gooey, cheesy goodness, while a touch of smoked paprika and garlic powder brings a subtle kick of spice. Baked to golden perfection, this make-ahead-friendly recipe serves up to eight and is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Easy to assemble and customizable with your favorite toppings, Peppy Egg Strata is the ultimate comfort food for feeding a crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Day-old bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 8 pieces Large eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup Cooked breakfast sausage (crumbled or diced)
- 1 piece Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 piece Green bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup Green onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until well combined.
Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared casserole dish. Layer the cooked sausage, diced bell peppers, and green onions over the bread.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese evenly over the top of the layered ingredients.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the entire dish, ensuring that all the bread cubes are soaked. Use a spatula to press down gently if needed.
Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are fully set in the center.
Let the strata rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing into portions. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 339.9 g | 436% | |
| Saturated Fat | 159.5 g | 798% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2227 mg | 742% | |
| Sodium | 14718 mg | 640% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 789.7 g | 287% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.1 g | 200% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.7 g | ||
| Protein | 326.3 g | 653% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.1 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 4334 mg | 333% | |
| Iron | 37.7 mg | 209% | |
| Potassium | 4024 mg | 86% | |
*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.
