Savory Bread Strata
This savory bread strata is a cozy, make-ahead casserole layered with crusty bread, sautéed vegetables, and melty cheese, all soaked in a rich egg custard and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups crusty bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until soft. Add garlic, mushrooms, and spinach, and cook until tender.
- Layer half of the bread in the dish, then top with half of the vegetable mixture and cheeses. Repeat the layers.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top, pressing down lightly to help soak.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and set.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture.
- Try different cheeses for unique flavor combos.
- Letting it rest before baking helps it soak up all the custard.
- Great for prepping the night before a brunch.
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