Breakfast Strata Recipe

Name: Breakfast Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks; 6 eggs; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 3 ¼ cups milk; 2 cups cream; 1 cup sour cream; 1 -2 tablespoon salted butter, to butter casserole dish; 21 ounces stale artisan bread, cut into 1 inch cubes; 5 ounces cooked bacon; 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage; 6 ounces caramelized onions; 4 ounces sauteed spinach; 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 egg yolks
6 eggs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 ¼ cups milk
2 cups cream
1 cup sour cream
1 -2 tablespoon salted butter, to butter casserole dish
21 ounces stale artisan bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
5 ounces cooked bacon
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
6 ounces caramelized onions
4 ounces sauteed spinach
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

1
Whisk together egg yolks, whole eggs, salt and garlic powder until well blended.
2
Add milk, cream, and sour cream and whisk until smooth and blended.
3
Set aside.
4
Assemble the strata.
5
Butter a casserole dish (at least 3 quart capacity), then layer in half of the bread, then half of the bacon, half of the sage, half of the caramelized onions, half of the greens, and then half of the cheese.
6
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon black pepper.
7
Repeat with remaining half of ingredients, sprinkling cheese and then remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on last.
8
Carefully pour custard over entire dish, soaking evenly.
9
Cover dish and refrigerate at least one hour and preferably overnight.
10
Uncover and bake in an oven pre-heated to 325F for approximately 40-50 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 157F or until gently puffed and lightly browned.
11
Allow to cool slightly, then scoop into bowls to serve; serve warm.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 egg yolks, 6 eggs, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

Breakfast Strata

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