Prosciutto-Pesto Breakfast Strata Recipe

Name: Prosciutto-Pesto Breakfast Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup white wine or chicken broth; 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slice; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked Gouda cheese; 1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto; 3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup prepared pesto; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups 2% milk
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slice
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup prepared pesto
4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
In a shallow bowl, combine milk and wine. Dip both sides of bread in milk mixture; squeeze gently to remove excess liquid. Layer bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
2
Sprinkle with basil and parsley; drizzle with oil. Layer with half of the cheese, half of the prosciutto and all of the tomatoes; drizzle with half of the pesto. Top with remaining cheese, prosciutto and pesto.
3
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

766

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups 2% milk, 1 cup white wine or chicken broth, 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slice, 1/4 cup minced fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Prosciutto-Pesto 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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Prosciutto-Pesto Breakfast Strata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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