The other thing I did a little differently was cut the first layer of bread in half and lay it against the bottom of pan and the second layer I cubed so there was a little texture on the top.
I didn't really plan on that extra time when I put these in the oven so there as a lull in the shower while we waited for them to be ready. I added about 12 oz of ham and them about two whole bell peppers and this is the only one that did not set. The things I learned (and I am sure that many of you seasoned Strata makers know this) are that you must add extra cook time for extra ingredients. I made one variation with sausage and grated apple, one with diced ham and red and yellow bell peppers and a Brie and Veggie one from Southern Cooking. While the strata will be heated through in the oven, it will not bake for long enough to fully cook through vegetables or meats.I had never made strata before and I made three variations for a brunch shower. If you'd like to add hearty vegetables, like broccoli, you'll also want to cook and cool them before adding to your strata. You'll also want to cook any meat before adding it to your strata. Keep in mind that if you're substituting ingredients, you'll want to use the same measurements indicated in the recipe.įor example, if you're substituting the ham with bacon, and the recipe calls for 6 ounces of ham, you'll want to use 6 ounces of bacon. Your breakfast strata is easy to customize and can be made with many ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
If you don't have time to make your strata the night before, I recommend letting it set for at least an hour before baking, giving the egg mixture time to soak into your bread. Preheat your oven, then place your covered casserole in the oven and bake as directed. Your strata will be ready to bake in the morning. To save time, prepare your breakfast strata the night before, then cover and refrigerate overnight. I've included an entire section on strata variations below, for more ideas. Ham can be substituted with cooked bacon or cooked and crumbled sausage. Sharp cheddar, gruyere, pepper jack, or monterey jack would also be great choices. I used day-old sourdough bread, but you can use any crusty, dry bread you have on hand.Īny cheese you have on hand can be added to your breakfast strata. You want a semi-dry bread for this recipe because the bread soaks up your egg and milk mixture in the casserole. Cool slightly before slicing and serving. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour or until the eggs are set in the center. Remove the strata from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. If you have a loaf of soft sandwich bread you'd like to use, I'd recommend letting it get a little stale, or drying it out in the oven. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour overnight is best. You can even use leftover rolls, buns, or any type of bread you have on hand. This recipe is also great for using old or about-to-go-stale bread. For this recipe (and the following photos), I used day-old homemade sourdough bread. The best bread for this recipe would be a crusty bread like Italian, French, or sourdough bread. It's the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham from Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter.Ĭommonly made for breakfast or brunch, this savory casserole can also be enjoyed for dinner - so don't let the name stop you! What type of bread to use Your breakfast strata can be made the night before, then popped in the oven first thing in the morning. However, they're very easy to customize with what you have on hand! This breakfast strata is filled with ham, spinach, and two types of cheese.
It's filled with crusty bread, ham, spinach, and a cheesy egg filling, then baked to perfection in the oven.Ī strata is a casserole dish, usually made with bread, eggs, cheese, and additional fillings and seasoning. Ingredients for Overnight Ham & Cheese Strata Recipe 810 cup Cubed Bread 1/2 cup Diced Tomato 1/2 cup Diced green bell pepper 2 cup Cooked and cubed ham 2. Ham and Spinach Breakfast Strata is an easy make-ahead breakfast casserole.
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