Overnight Strata Recipe

Wake up to a delicious and effortless brunch! This Overnight Strata is a make-ahead masterpiece, prepared the night before and baked to golden perfection in the morning. Layers of savory bread, mushrooms, bacon, and cheese create a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for weekend brunches or special occasions. Save time and impress your guests with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 323 kcal
Protein 36g
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Ingredients for Overnight Strata

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How to Make Overnight Strata

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and 1/2 cup of chopped onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick vegetable spray.
  4. Place 8 slices of bread in the prepared dish.
  5. Layer half of the cooked mushroom and onion mixture, 4 ounces of cooked crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup of chopped celery, and 1/4 cup of chopped green chilies over the bread. Top with half of 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese.
  6. Sprinkle with half of 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of dried dill.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining bread, mushroom mixture, bacon, celery, chilies, 1/2 cup of sliced tomatoes, and remaining cheese.
  8. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs or egg substitute, 1 1/2 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and the remaining salt, pepper, and dill.
  9. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.
  10. Cover the dish with wax paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  11. Before baking, let the strata sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  13. Bake the strata, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  14. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

27g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Overnight Strata?

Overnight Strata takes about 135 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 105 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Overnight Strata?

Overnight Strata has approximately 323 calories per serving, with about 36 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Overnight Strata?

The key ingredients for Overnight Strata are Corn Oil Margarine, White Mushroom, Onion, White Bread, Lean Bacon, Celery. See the full list with measurements above.

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