Fluffy Egg Strata

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This egg strata with cubes of bread, bacon, and Cheddar cheese, bakes up into a beautiful breakfast. A great, easy recipe for guys who want to surprise that special someone!

Submitted by Serenity
Updated on December 22, 2023
Fluffy egg strata in a casserole dish.
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms (Optional)

  • ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon

  • 12 eggs

  • 2 ½ cups half-and-half

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients

    Various bowls filled with ingredients to make fluffy egg strata.

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  2. Toss cubed bread, cheese, mushrooms, and bacon together in a large bowl; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

    Cubes of bread and shredded cheese in a casserole dish.

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  3. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, and mustard together until smooth; pour evenly over bread mixture.

    Unbaked egg strata in a casserole dish.

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  4. You can bake the strata straightaway but for better results, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    Unbaked egg strata in a casserole dish covered with plastic wrap.

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  5. Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish; bake strata in the preheated oven until eggs are set and top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    Baked egg strata in a casserole dish.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

631 Calories
39g Fat
37g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 631
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 20g 99%
Cholesterol 457mg 152%
Sodium 1019mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 522mg 40%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 460mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.