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How to Make Fluffy Egg Strata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fluffy Egg Strata is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. This recipe is a classic combination of eggs, cheese, and bread that is baked to perfection, creating a fluffy and savory casserole that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

One of the best things about Fluffy Egg Strata is that it can be customized to suit your tastes and whatever ingredients you have on hand. You can add in veggies like spinach, bell peppers, and onions ...

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Ingredients

  • 12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms (Optional)
  • ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) casserole

  • Toss cubed bread, cheese, mushrooms, and bacon together in a large bowl; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, and mustard together until smooth; pour evenly over bread mixture. You can bake the strata straightaway but for better results, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish; bake strata in the preheated oven until eggs are set and top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    • Nutrition

    631 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 457mg
    • Sodium: 1019mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 522mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 460mg

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    Breakfast recipes
    Casserole recipes
    Baked recipes
    Egg recipes