Rita'S Eggs Strata Recipe

Name: Rita'S Eggs Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 slices stale white bread; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 8 eggs, beaten; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Servings: persons

10 slices stale white bread
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 eggs, beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

1
Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Cut into quarters. Lay half of the bread, butter side down, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack. Layer the remaining bread over the cheese, and top with the other halves of the cheeses.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and milk. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne, onion powder, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the cheese and bread. Cover, and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the strata uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and garnish with fresh parsley.

1564

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 slices stale white bread, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and more.

Yes, Rita'S Eggs Strata falls under the General 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.

Rita'S Eggs Strata

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