Non vegEggUnited States
Breakfast strata
Bread, cheese and vegetables soaked overnight in custard, baked puffy and golden. Brunch for a crowd.
75 minTime
21 gProtein each
mildSpice
8hPlan ahead. Soak for 8 hours first; the 75 minutes come after.
Layers of breadMake it your way
Grandma's wayAmerican make ahead layered bread and egg bake.
The original384kcalsame
21 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
75minutessame
White bread12 slices, cubed
Egg8
Milk2½ cups
Cheddar cheese2 cups, grated
Spinach3 handfuls
Button mushroom2 cups, sliced
Onion1, chopped
Butter1½ tbsp
Prepared mustard2 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black pepper½ tspMethod
- 1Sauté onion and mushrooms in butter, then wilt spinach. Cool.
- 2Layer bread, vegetables and cheese in a buttered dish.
- 3Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper and pour over. Press down, cover and chill overnight.
- 4Bake at 175 C for 45 to 50 minutes until puffed and set.
Serve it like thisCut into squares and serve warm with fruit salad and coffee.