Strata Recipe
This layered strata recipe preps in 10 minutes then chills overnight for a no-fuss brunch, holiday, or yummy family breakfast!!
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 slices white bread, cut into 1-inch squares
- 2 cups monterrey jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked cubed ham
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups milk, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Layer half of the bread cubes on the bottom of the baking dish, followed by 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and 1 cup ham. Repeat layers once more.
- In a medium bowl, mix eggs, milk, and melted butter in a bowl. Pour over layers.
- Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the strata covered with aluminum foil for 20 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes. This will help it cook more evenly without overbaking the top.
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Notes
Perfect prep. Use room-temperature milk or the butter will harden into little flakes or droplets instead of mixing in smoothly.
Make ahead. This recipe is at its best when made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking, so making it ahead of time is encouraged.
Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 1395mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1155IU | Calcium: 572mg | Iron: 2.8mg