Breakfast Strata
This Egg Strata recipe is made with bread, eggs, mushrooms, kale, and cheese for an easy make-ahead breakfast casserole you can prep the night before.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the baking dish
- 1 (16-ounce) French baguette cubed
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 (8-ounce) container baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 6 cups kale chopped
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 10 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish and set bread cubes inside, set aside.
- Add olive oil to a large sauté pan and set over medium heat. Add onion and ½ teaspoon salt and cook for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and ½ teaspoon of pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add kale and Italian seasoning, and cook for 2 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Add vegetable mixture to the prepared pan with the bread and stir to gently distribute.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and remaining salt and pepper until well-blended. Add 1 cup cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and vegetables and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese, then cover tightly with foil. Let sit on the counter for 30 minutes or in the fridge overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350˚F. Bake, tightly covered in foil, for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the center is puffy and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.
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Notes
My Top Tip: Skip the overnight chill if needed. Need something to serve a crowd quickly? This recipe will also work after sitting for just 30 minutes, so feel free to skip the overnight chill if you forget to plan in advance.
Storage: After baking, allow the strata to cool completely. Cover it and store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. When you're ready to eat, place the strata in a preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until heated through.
Freezing: You can store your baked breakfast strata covered in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat, defrost it in the fridge overnight and reheat it in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2192IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 2mg
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