Breakfast Strata Recipe

This overnight Breakfast Strata is a game-changer! Forget boring breakfast – this decadent casserole is bursting with flavor, featuring crispy bacon, savory ham, and fluffy potatoes, all baked to golden perfection. It's incredibly easy to prepare the night before, making for a stress-free, impressive brunch or weekend breakfast. Easily customizable with your favorite breakfast meats (try sausage!), this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 503 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 4.5 (28 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Breakfast Strata

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How to Make Breakfast Strata

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Cook 6 slices bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Crumble bacon.
  3. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup diced ham to the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until heated through.
  5. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Set aside to cool.
  6. Grease a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  7. Layer half of the following ingredients in the prepared dish: 6 cups cubed day-old bread (about 1 loaf), 2 cups cubed potatoes (about 2 medium), and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Top with the bacon, ham, and onion mixture.
  9. Repeat layers with remaining bread, potatoes, and cheese.
  10. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  11. Pour egg mixture evenly over the strata.
  12. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
  13. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  14. Bake, uncovered, for 65-70 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

78g

Carbs

5g

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