Creamy Egg Strata Recipe

Name: Creamy Egg Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (16-oz.) French bread loaf, cubed (about 5 cups); 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup sour cream; 8 large eggs, lightly beaten; Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1/2 (16-oz.) French bread loaf, cubed (about 5 cups)
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
Garnish: chopped fresh chives

1
Place bread cubes in a well-buttered 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Melt 3 Tbsp. butter, and drizzle over bread cubes. Sprinkle with cheeses.
2
Melt remaining 3 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Saute 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Whisk in broth and next 4 ingredients until blended. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3
Gradually whisk about one-fourth of hot sour cream mixture into eggs; add egg mixture to remaining sour cream mixture, whisking constantly. Pour mixture over cheese in baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 8 to 24 hours.
4
Let strata stand at room temperature 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Remove plastic wrap, and bake 30 minutes or until set. Serve immediately.

975

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (16-oz.) French bread loaf, cubed (about 5 cups), 6 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Creamy Egg Strata falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Creamy Egg Strata

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