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Lisa Steele l Fresh Eggs Daily®
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Holiday Strata

Cultural Context

Holiday strata is a beloved American breakfast dish, often served during festive gatherings and family brunches. This savory bread pudding combines eggs, bread, and a variety of fillings like cheese, vegetables, and meats, making it a versatile and hearty option. Traditionally enjoyed during the winter holidays, it has become popular for any special occasion, allowing for endless variations based on personal taste and seasonal ingredients.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4-5 cups stale bread
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon mustard
salt
black pepper
1 red onion
2 cloves garlic
roasted red peppers
Fontina cheese
fresh basil

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner and often more affordable than ham.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

1

Butter a square baking pan.

2

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and mustard until combined.

3

Add salt and black pepper to the egg mixture and mix well.

4

Cut stale bread into 1-inch cubes, using about 4-5 cups.

5

Layer the bread cubes in the bottom of the baking dish.

6

Chop red onion and cut into larger pieces.

7

Peel and mince 2 cloves of garlic.

8

Add chopped roasted red peppers to the vegetable mix.

9

Grate Fontina cheese and set aside half for layering.

10

Layer half of the cheese over the vegetables in the baking dish.

11

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables and bread.

12

Add the remaining cheese on top.

13

Chop fresh basil and sprinkle over the top.

14

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

square baking panmixing bowlwhiskgraterknifecutting board

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Breakfast StrataSavory Bread Pudding

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