Farm Breakfast Strata Recipe

Name: Farm Breakfast Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces); 1/2 lb cooked ham (cut into cubes or diced); 1 small onion (chopped); 10 -12 slices white bread (recipe originally said cubed but I left them whole); 2 cups cubed potatoes (I used Ore-Ida western style or can use O'Brien); 3 cups shredded cheese; 10 large eggs; 3 cups milk; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1/2 lb cooked ham (cut into cubes or diced)
1 small onion (chopped)
10 -12 slices white bread (recipe originally said cubed but I left them whole)
2 cups cubed potatoes (I used Ore-Ida western style or can use O'Brien)
3 cups shredded cheese
10 large eggs
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper

1
The NIGHT BEFORE:
2
In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
3
Drain off excess bacon fat, but keep a little in skillet in order to cook onion.
4
Add onion, ham and chopped bacon to skillet and cook until onion is tender and transparent.
5
Butter a large baking dish - I used a glass lasagna dish.
6
Layer the bread to cover bottom of dish - will use probably 5-6 slices or half the amount of bread cubed.
7
Add half of potatoes and cheese.
8
Top with bacon, onion and ham mixture.
9
Add remaining pieces of bread, potatoes and cheese.
10
In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper.
11
Pour this mixture evenly over the ingredients in baking dish.
12
Cover and chill OVERNIGHT in the refrigerator.
13
The NEXT MORNING:
14
Remove strata from the refrigerator and bring to room temp (about 30 minutes prior to baking).
15
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.
16
Bake uncovered for 1 hour or when knife is inserted near center and comes out clean.

1618

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

113

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

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces), 1/2 lb cooked ham (cut into cubes or diced), 1 small onion (chopped), 10 -12 slices white bread (recipe originally said cubed but I left them whole), and more.

Yes, Farm 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!

Farm Breakfast Strata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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