5 from 9 votes
Breakfast Strata
This Breakfast Strata combines crispy bacon, fresh spinach, and a rich egg mixture, layered with cheese and savory seasonings for a comforting, hearty dish. The bread absorbs the eggs overnight, creating a custard-like texture with crispy edges and a perfect balance of smoky, savory flavors.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
315 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon uncooked
- 1 cup onion 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 4 spinach cups packed freshly chopped
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- 8 egg large
- 2 1/2 cups milk whole
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 8 cups bread 1-inch pieces, hearty Italian, French or sourdough, cubed day old
- 2 cups cheddar cheese or Gruyere or Monterey jack, grated white
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lay the bacon strips flat in the skillet. It’s okay if the slices overlap slightly, but try not to crowd the pan too much, as the bacon will shrink as it cooks. Cook until slightly crispy, turning occasionally with tongs or a fork. Use tongs to remove it from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain all but about 1 tablespoon of the grease from the skillet. Let the bacon cool to room temperature and then chop into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
- Heat the skillet with the remaining bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until mostly wilted. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat and stir in the bacon pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Spread half of the bread cubes evenly into bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with half of the spinach bacon mixture. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
- Repeat this same layering process with bread, spinach bacon mixture, and cheese.
- Give the egg mixture a quick whisk and evenly pour over the strata. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Gently press down with your hands across to submerge ingredients into the egg mixture.
- Cover the strata and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, take the dish out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the strata uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. If the top is getting too brown, you can loosely cover it with foil and continue baking. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Cover the cooled strata tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or place it in an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
567mg
(24%)
Potassium
223mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
484IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
236mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 484IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.