Martha Stewart Breakfast Strata Recipe
If you love a hearty and delicious breakfast, you will enjoy this Martha Stewart Breakfast Strata Recipe. It’s a layered egg casserole full of bread, cheese and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices of day-old bread cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked sausage bacon, or ham pieces
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter for greasing pan
- Fresh herbs for garnish optional
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
Prepare Bread Cubes
- Cut day-old bread into 1-inch cubes. Place them evenly in the greased baking dish.
Cook Vegetables
- In a frying pan, sauté onions and bell peppers until soft. Add spinach at the end.
Cook Meat
- If using meat, cook sausage or bacon until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Layer Ingredients
- Layer half the bread, half the cheese, half the meat and half the vegetables. Repeat for second layer.
Whisk Eggs and Milk
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt and black pepper until smooth and frothy.
Pour Egg Mixture
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the layered bread, cheese, meat and vegetables. Press gently to soak bread.
Top with Cheese
- Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar and mozzarella on top for a golden finish.
Bake the Strata
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until eggs are set and cheese is golden.
Cool and Serve
- Let the strata rest 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use any leftover vegetables or meat for flexibility.
- Substitute milk with cream for richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of paprika or chili flakes for mild spice.
- Make it the night before; refrigerate and bake in the morning.
- Use different cheeses like Swiss or Monterey Jack for variety.