Description
A savory, make-ahead Strata Eggs casserole layered with bread, cheese, eggs, and herbs perfect for brunch or holiday mornings.
Ingredients
8 cups cubed day-old bread
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese or cheddar
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or chives)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Butter, for greasing the baking dish
Optional: cooked sausage, ham, sautéed mushrooms, or spinach
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
If using fresh bread, toast the cubes in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes until lightly crisp.
Sauté onion (and optional veggies or meat) until soft, then let cool.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
Layer half the bread cubes, half the sautéed add-ins, and half the cheese.
Repeat with remaining bread, add-ins, and cheese.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top and press down lightly to submerge the bread.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until the top is golden and a knife comes out clean from the center.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For richer flavor, replace 1 cup of milk with heavy cream. Use gluten-free bread if needed. Let rest overnight for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg