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Simple breakfast Strata

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 4 to 6 servings

What You Need

4
slices dense white OR whole grain bread
4
EGGS
1/2
cup milk
1/2
tsp. dried thyme OR oregano leaves
6
slices Canadian-style bacon, chopped
1/2
cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)

Here’s How

  1. PLACE bread in single layer in greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. BEAT eggs, milk and thyme in medium bowl until blended; pour over bread. SPRINKLE with bacon. REFRIGERATE, covered, at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight.
  3. HEAT oven to 350°F. REMOVE strata from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats. BAKE in center of 350°F oven 30 minutes. SPRINKLE with cheese. BAKE until puffed, golden and firm in center, about 5 minutes longer.

Enjoy

  • The strata - a member of the custard family - is the ideal make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. Assemble it the night before to allow the bread layers time to soak up the savory custard. Bake it in the morning while the coffee brews and the table is being set.

Insider Info

  • Like its cousins the quiche and bread pudding, the strata has endless variations. It can be made with almost any firm bread, enhanced with vegetables, meat and cheese, and flavored any way you like.
  • As with French toast and bread pudding, the strata is a good use for bread that has become a bit dry.
  • Substitute: 6 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled, can be substituted for the Canadian-style bacon.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

Excellent Source: protein, choline and calcium

Good Source: folate and iron

calories: 278
total fat: 14g
saturated fat: 6g
polyunsaturated fat: 1g
monounsaturated fat: 5g
cholesterol: 250mg
sodium: 943mg
carbohydrates: 15g
dietary fiber: 1g
protein: 22g
vitamin A: 447.4IU
vitamin D: 32.3IU
folate: 57.4mcg
calcium: 207.6mg
iron: 2.4mg
choline: 165.9mg

vitamin C: .1mg
vitamin E: 1.0IU
trans fat: 0g
sugars: 3g
potassium: 299.7mg
magnesium: 26.6mg
selenium: 33.6mcg
phosphorus: 325.4mg
vitamin B12: 1.2mcg
vitamin K: 3.5mcg
vitamin B6: .3mg
copper: .1mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: .5mg
manganese: .2mg
zinc: 1.9mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: .5mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: 3.8mg
omega 3: .2g
omega 6: 1.3g