OVERNIGHT EGG & CHEESE STRATA

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Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     Egg Nog     Cheese     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     New Year's Day     Dinner     Meat     Ham     Prosciutto     Party     Fontina     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Butter, for greasing the baking dish
4 thick slices hearty whole-wheat/wholemeal or multigrain artisan bread {about 4 1/2 oz/130 g}
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup/240 ml whole milk
8 oz/225 g grated Fontina cheese {about 1 cup}
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 asparagus stalks
4 thin slices mortadella or prosciutto {optional}
1 tbsp finely snipped chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Butter a small 4-cup/960-ml ovenproof baking dish.
  • Remove the crusts from the bread and cut into slices; you should have about 3 cups. Lay the slices across the baking dish, slightly overlapping and allowing some edges to hang over the sides.
  • Whisk together the eggs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in half of the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Pour three-fourths of the egg mixture over the bread cubes.
  • Peel the bottom half of the asparagus and break off the stem ends where it snaps naturally. Discard any woody stems.
  • Layer the mortadella over the bread and top with asparagus spears. Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top and finish with the remaining cheese. At this point, you can bake the strata immediately, or cover with plastic wrap/cling film and refrigerate overnight for a surprise breakfast in bed.
  • Bake the strata until just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly, sprinkle the top with chopped chives, and serve in the baking dish.

Alejandro DeHerrera
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I've tried several different strata recipes and this one is by far the easiest. It's also the most delicious!


Shawna Lamoureux
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


Vivian vero Nansamba
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This strata is a delicious and easy way to start your day. It's perfect for a weekend brunch or a weekday breakfast.


Tanya perry
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've added different vegetables, cheeses, and meats to it and it always turns out great.


Ali 99
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This is a great recipe for a make-ahead breakfast or brunch. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread and cheese.


Muhammad Saddiq
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I've made this strata several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and cheese.


Sanjay Ray
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The strata was a bit too eggy for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Salar Ahmed
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This strata is a delicious and easy way to start your day. It's perfect for a weekend brunch or a weekday breakfast.


Richard Kwafo
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I love that this recipe can be customized to your liking. I added some chopped spinach and mushrooms to mine and it turned out great.


Linda Faunce
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread and cheese. It's also a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish.


Chibuike nnabuchi
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I made this strata for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Femme Co
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I've tried several different strata recipes and this one is by far the best. It's incredibly flavorful and the texture is perfect.


Steven Jolley
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This is my new go-to breakfast casserole recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Mosadoluwa Ibrahim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the strata turned out perfectly. It was light and fluffy, with a delicious cheesy flavor.


Edwin Begaye
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The strata was a bit dry for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Abdu36 Tz
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This was a fantastic make-ahead breakfast casserole! I prepped it the night before and popped it in the oven in the morning. It was perfect for a busy weekend.


Md Fuhad
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Delicious! I added some chopped ham and bell pepper to the recipe and it turned out great.


Sk Antor
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I've made this strata several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and cheese.


Anuka Karki
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This overnight egg cheese strata was a hit at our brunch! It was easy to prepare the night before and baked up perfectly in the morning.