Basil Breakfast Strata Recipe

Name: Basil Breakfast Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup white wine dry; 1 loaf french bread day old, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 8 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced; 2 cups arugula (roquette) leaves; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound cheese basil torta, thinly sliced; 3 each tomatoes ripe, sliced; 1/2 cup basil pesto; 4 large eggs beaten; 1 x salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 cups basil fresh; 4 medium cloves garlic , chopped; 1 cup walnuts; 1 cup olive oil; 1 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; 1/4 cup romano cheese grated; 1 x salt and black pepper ground

Servings: persons

1 cup milk
1/2 cup white wine dry
1 loaf french bread day old, cut into 1/2 inch slices
8 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced
2 cups arugula (roquette) leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound cheese basil torta, thinly sliced
3 each tomatoes ripe, sliced
1/2 cup basil pesto
4 large eggs beaten
1 x salt and black pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups basil fresh
4 medium cloves garlic , chopped
1 cup walnuts
1 cup olive oil
1 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1/4 cup romano cheese grated
1 x salt and black pepper ground

1
One day before serving, mix the milk and wine in a shallow bowl.
2
Dip 1 or 2 slices of bread in the milk mixture.
3
Gently squeeze as much liquid as possible from the bread without tearing it.
4
Place the bread in a 12 inch round or oval au grain dish and cover with a slice of prosciutto, several arugula leaves dipped in olive oil, some slices of basil torta, and a few tomato slices.
5
Drizzle sparingly with pesto.
6
Repeat the layering, overlapping the bread slices slightly, until the dish is filled.
7
Beat the eggs with salt and pepper to taste and pour evenly over the layers in the dish.
8
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
9
The following day remove the dish from the refrigerator and let warm to room temperature.
10
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
11
Drizzle the top with the cream and bake until puffy and browned, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
12
Serve immediately.

1877

kcal

Calories

161

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup white wine dry, 1 loaf french bread day old, cut into 1/2 inch slices, 8 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Basil Breakfast Strata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Basil Breakfast Strata

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Variations & substitutions

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