Breakfast Strata Recipe

Name: Breakfast Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces thick-sliced bacon, smoked, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch-wide strips; 12 ounces large button mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup onion, diced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 8 34 thick slices of brioche, challah or 8 34 potato bread; 4 plum tomatoes, sliced; 6 large eggs; 3 cups milk; ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 6 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

8 ounces thick-sliced bacon, smoked, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch-wide strips
12 ounces large button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup onion, diced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 34 thick slices of brioche, challah or 8 34 potato bread
4 plum tomatoes, sliced
6 large eggs
3 cups milk
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded

1
With 1 tablespoon of the butter, generously grease a large, shallow 2 1/2 to 3-quart dish or casserole.
2
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.
3
Remove bacon to drain on paper towel, leaving 2 tabspoons bacon drippings inskillet.
4
Add mushrooms, onion, and sage; saute over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, until browned and mushrooms have released much of their liquid.
5
Spread mixture over bottom of prepared dish; scatter spinach over top.
6
Spread reamaining 3 tablespoons butter over one side of bread slices, and arrange, buttered side down up and overlapping, on top of spinach.
7
Arrange 3 tomato slices on buttered side of bread slices.
8
In large bowl with wire whisk, beat eggs, milk, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and pepper until well blended.
9
Slowly pour egg mixture over bread slices; press bread down to absorb egg mixture, spooning egg mixture over any uncoated bread.
10
Scatter Gruyere and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over top.
11
Cover strata and refrigerate overnight.
12
Bring strata to room temperature.
13
Preheat over to 350.
14
Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes; loosely cover with foil to prevent overbrowning.
15
Bake 25 minutes or until golden on top and a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
16
Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces thick-sliced bacon, smoked, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch-wide strips, 12 ounces large button mushrooms, sliced, 1 cup onion, diced, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Breakfast Strata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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