Savory Bread Pudding (Strata)

Name: Savory Bread Pudding (Strata)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (or unsalted butter); 2 large leeks (cleaned and white part sliced thinly); 2 large red bell peppers (de-seeded and chopped); 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (minced (or another fresh herb of choice such fresh thyme)); 6 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for a creamier texture that is still not too fatty); 1 teaspoon table salt; A pinch of freshly ground black pepper; 6 oz green olives (pitted and either chopped or whole (or you can use pitted Kalamata olives)); 9 oz gruyere cheese (grated (or another melting cheese such as white cheddar or swiss cheese)); 16 oz sourdough bread loaf

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:50min

This savory bread pudding (a.k.a. strata) is a vegetarian casserole made with sourdough bread, cheese, an egg custard, and Mediterranean veggies. It is easy and delish, making a comforting make-ahead holiday breakfast or brunch, which you can prepare using leftovers.

Updated at: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:07:13 GMT