Name: Savory Sourdough Strata for a Festive Breakfast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 6 cups sourdough bread, cubed and lightly toasted; 8 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup cooked Italian sausage (optional); 2 cups fresh spinach (optional); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Description

A warm, custardy breakfast casserole layered with tangy sourdough, eggs, cheese, and herbs, perfect for holiday brunches and cozy mornings.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups sourdough bread, cubed and lightly toasted

8 large eggs

2 cups whole milk or half-and-half

1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 cup cooked Italian sausage (optional)

2 cups fresh spinach (optional)

1 red bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped

salt and black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Spread toasted sourdough cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.

3. Scatter cooked sausage, spinach, bell pepper, onion, and garlic over the bread layer.

4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.

5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and fillings, pressing gently to help the bread absorb the custard.

6. Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheeses evenly on top.

7. Cover the dish with foil and let rest for 15 minutes to soak or refrigerate overnight.

8. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until golden and puffed.

9. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: bake
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice

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