Breakfast Strata (with great fillings)

Name: Breakfast Strata (with great fillings)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups bread, any kind, cut into 1 inch/2.5 cm cubes , Note 1 ((~3/4 large loaf, 11-12 slices)); 8 -10 large eggs ((about 2 cups)); 2 3/4 cups whole milk or half and half cream ( (or any combination)); 1 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese, Note 2 ((6 ounces)); 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional); 10 ounce package chopped frozen spinach; 1 large onion; 8 -10 breakfast sausage links; 8 slices bacon; 2 cups diced cooked ham; 16 ounces mushrooms chopped; 1/2 cup green onion chopped. Other veggies like red peppers or sweet potatoes

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:45min

A breakfast strata casserole showcases its unique personality through your choice of savory fillings - vegetarian or meat-based. These are combined with its core ingredients of eggs, milk, bread, and cheese to make an easy, stress-free, make-ahead dish.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:21:33 GMT