Strata Recipe: Breakfast Casserole with Cheese
This is a delicious breakfast casserole recipe. It is called a "strata" because you layer the ingredients, then pour on the egg custard mixture. Prepare it ahead, and refrigerate overnight.
Ingredients
- 10 slices white bread
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- 3 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- pinch cayenne pepper, or 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional
Instructions
- Trim crusts from bread and spread the slices with softened butter. Cut each slice of bread into 4 strips. Butter a 2-quart casserole and make alternate layers of bread strips and grated cheese, ending with cheese.
- Beat eggs. Add seasonings and milk. Pour over bread and cheese layers and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, covered.
- Take out of the refrigerator for an hour or so before baking so that it comes to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until puffed and brown. Sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley as a garnish if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 27gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 1277mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 999IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 718mgIron: 2mg
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