Super Strata
Dive into the ultimate comfort food with this Super Strata recipe—an irresistibly savory breakfast casserole that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Made with layers of fluffy, cubed day-old bread, a creamy egg mixture, gooey melted cheese, and your choice of mix-ins like crumbled sausage and sautéed vegetables, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. Perfect for brunch gatherings or meal prepping, the strata can be customized with your favorite flavors and prepped the night before for an effortless morning bake. With its golden, crisp top and custardy interior, this hearty, make-ahead recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Give your mornings a flavorful boost with this easy-to-follow, customizable baked strata!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar, mozzarella, gruyere)
- 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled (optional)
- 2 cups sautéed vegetables (e.g., spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
Sprinkle the cheese, cooked sausage (if using), and sautéed vegetables evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and toppings, ensuring all the bread cubes are soaked.
Gently press down on the mixture with a spatula to help the bread absorb the liquid.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and let it rest for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Alternatively, you can refrigerate it overnight for baking the next day.
Bake the strata in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 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 and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 287.9 g | 369% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.8 g | 659% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1999 mg | 666% | |
| Sodium | 14779 mg | 643% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1004.5 g | 365% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 74.0 g | 264% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.3 g | ||
| Protein | 305.0 g | 610% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.6 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 3278 mg | 252% | |
| Iron | 77.1 mg | 428% | |
| Potassium | 4263 mg | 91% | |
*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.
