Fluffy Egg Strata

Egg strata with fluffy layers of bread, bacon, and cheese; prepare the night before and bake in the morning for a deliciously savory breakfast or bunch.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 631 Calories

Ingredients

• 12 eggs
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2.5 cups half-and-half
• 0.25 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 1.5 cups chopped fresh mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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).