How to Make Sweet Bread Strata - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy brunch idea, look no further than our Sweet Bread Strata recipe. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet bread, creamy custard, and your choice of fruits, making it a delightful addition to any brunch spread.

What makes this recipe so special is its versatility. You can use any type of sweet bread you like, such as challah, brioche, or cinnamon swirl bread. The custard base is made from a blend of eggs, milk, and sugar, which gives the di...

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Ingredients

  • 6 Hawaiian bread rolls (such as King's®)
  • ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3 slices cooked bacon, diced, divided
  • 4 green onions, diced, divided
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅔ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 baking pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut each roll into 8 cubes. Spread onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 10 minutes.
  • Layer toasted bread cubes in a 1 1/2-quart baking pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/2 the bacon, and 2 green onions on top of the bread. Shake to settle the toppings into the bread.
  • Beat eggs together with half-and-half, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over the bread cubes, pressing cubes down into the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, and Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until strata is hot in the center, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 296mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 110mg