RITA'S EGGS STRATA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Rita's Eggs Strata image

This is a wonderful recipe for a special occasion Brunch or Breakfast. Passed on to my by a dear friend, this has been a Christmas Morning tradition in my home for almost 10 years.

Provided by Kandi Byrd

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 slices stale white bread
¼ cup butter, softened
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 eggs, beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Cut into quarters. Lay half of the bread, butter side down, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack. Layer the remaining bread over the cheese, and top with the other halves of the cheeses.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and milk. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne, onion powder, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the cheese and bread. Cover, and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the strata uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 213.7 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 910.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Bock Piet
[email protected]

Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I won't be making it again.


Jeyden M
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly, but my strata turned out way too salty. I think I must have used the wrong kind of cheese.


Faizan Murtaza
[email protected]

I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my strata didn't rise properly. It was still edible, but it wasn't very pretty.


Ethan Ma
[email protected]

This strata was a lot of work to make and it didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Pixie Barlow
[email protected]

I found this strata to be a bit bland. I added some extra cheese and spices to taste.


Shoaib Kamal
[email protected]

This strata was a little too dry for my taste.


Malik Sharim
[email protected]

I've never made strata before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


amna zahid
[email protected]

This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread and eggs.


stephen Oryem
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this strata. The bread, cheese, and eggs are all cooked to perfection.


Asfahan Khan
[email protected]

This strata is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and filling.


Phyllis Mulligan
[email protected]

I made this strata for my family last weekend and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Bukhari official
[email protected]

This is one of my go-to recipes for a special breakfast or brunch. It's always a hit with my guests.


Malik Gant
[email protected]

I love that this strata can be made with almost any type of bread. I've used croissants, French bread, and even tortillas.


Aqib1041 Aqib Malik
[email protected]

This strata is the perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. It's also great for potlucks and parties.


DIPU MONDAL
[email protected]

I've made this strata several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sahed Kazi
[email protected]

This strata was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were incredible and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.