Breakfast Strata

Name: Breakfast Strata
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups, cubed day-old bread; 8 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 1.5 cups, shredded cheddar cheese; 6 slices, cooked and crumbled bacon; 1/2, chopped small yellow onion; 1/2, chopped green bell pepper; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon, for greasing unsalted butter

Wake up to a comforting breakfast strata, a savory bread and egg casserole bursting with cheese and crisp bacon.

American⏱ 75 min⚠ Contains 5 allergen(s)

✨ High in protein✨ High in sodium✨ Good source of calcium

Ingredients

Day-old bread6 cups, cubed
Large eggs8
Whole milk2 cups
Cheddar cheese1.5 cups, shredded
Bacon6 slices, cooked and crumbled
Small yellow onion1/2, chopped
Green bell pepper1/2, chopped
Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
Salt1 teaspoon
Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted butter1 tablespoon, for greasing

Nutrition (per serving, makes 8)

Calories336.7 kcal

Protein19.1 g

Carbs22.7 g

Fat18.6 g

Fiber1.2 g

Sugar5.9 g

Sodium853.5 mg

Vitamin C6.5 mg

Iron2.8 mg

Calcium259.8 mg

Potassium265.6 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
2Scatter half of the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish, then layer with half of the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, and bell pepper.
3Repeat the layering with the remaining bread, cheese, bacon, onion, and bell pepper.
4In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
5Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish, ensuring all bread cubes are moistened.
6Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight, to allow the bread to soak up the egg mixture.
7Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Uncover the strata and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean; let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.