Bacon, Egg & Cheese Strata is a savory breakfast casserole everyone will love. This breakfast Strata is perfect for Sunday Brunch, Easter Brunch, Pot Luck or Party! A great way to use up crusty bread!

 

 

Am I the only person who had never heard of a breakfast strata until recently?

I’m not sure how a breakfast strata escaped my attention, but it has.  Despite not knowing the name, I know I’ve eaten them in the past.  I just assumed they were a classic breakfast casserole and didn’t know they had a special name.

 

 

However, now that I know what they are called, I had to get this Bacon, Ham & Cheese Strata recipe on the website.

A breakfast strata makes for a great breakfast or brunch item.  You can whip one up for Sunday brunch or plan an event that includes breakfast!  Baby Showers, Wedding Showers, Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day Breakfast or even just because you love your family are all great reasons to make this Bacon, Egg & Cheese Strata recipe.

 

 

My 5 year old son loved this Breakfast Strata.  He requested it for breakfast and lunch for several days in a row and has requested I make it again.  

Because this recipe doesn’t call for diced onions, but instead uses Chives it’s easy for a child to pick off and devour the casserole.  

 

 

I’m sure I’m not the only person whose child doesn’t like onions.  I saw a meme going on social media once that said “My kids can’t find their shoes, but they can find the tiniest bit of onion in their dinner!”  

Isn’t that the truth!  I’m the mean mom who usually keeps the onions in the dish and lets them pick out the 2 or 3 they can find and eat the other 15 they can’t find.  This is of course because I actually like the flavor onions add to a dish.  So I will rarely remove them completely. 

 

 

However this Bacon, Egg & Cheese Strata doesn’t have that problem.  No onions.

Although you could certainly add some if you wished!  

After trying an egg  strata casserole recipe at a party and realizing that it was simply a savory breakfast casserole, we’ve become obsessed!  Whip this up the day of or the night before and enjoy this tasty breakfast dish!  Perfect for potlucks, parties and old fashioned family breakfast around the table.

 

 

WHAT IS A STRATA?

A breakfast egg strata has 3 main ingredients.  Eggs, Cheese & Bread.  Anything other ingredients added to your strata is a bonus.  

Essentially it’s a savory breakfast casserole.  We’ve all heard of and probably eaten a french toast casserole, which is made with eggs, cinnamon and bread.  Once baked it’s drizzled in syrup and enjoyed.  This is a sweet breakfast item.  

However, an egg strata casserole is the opposite of a classic french toast casserole as it is a savory breakfast item.  Often made with a variety of meats and vegetables, this savory breakfast dish is perfect for anyone who is looking for something a little less sweet in the mornings.

 

 

WHAT KIND OF BREAD IS USED IN A STRATA?

I prefer to use a hearty french baguette.  Your goal is to find a bread that can stand up to the heavy egg and milk mixture without dissolving.  However, you can use these other bread options too!

Italian loaf, dried out day old bread, bagels, savory bakery bread or croissants all work.

 

 

WHAT KIND OF MEAT CAN YOU PUT IN A STRATA?

Any kind of meat you would normally enjoy at breakfast, you can add to a Strata.  We like bacon, ham, breakfast sausage, leftover steak and even choirzo.

You can do a combination of these or pick one like is shown in this Bacon, Egg &  Cheese Strata.

WHAT VEGETABLES WORK WELL IN A STRATA?

The kind of vegetables you use will greatly depend on what is available seasonally as well as what your family enjoys!

Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, zucchini & asparagus are just a few of the vegetables you can choose to add to your Strata.  

 

 

CAN I MAKE A BREAKFAST STRATA AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes you can!  This Bacon, Egg & Cheese Strata, or any variation of strata can be made the day of or turned into an overnight recipe.  

If you would like to do the overnight method, assemble strata as directed, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.  When ready to bake, preheat oven and bake as directed.

If you are looking to make this more than a day in advance, then you can!  This Strata should freeze well for up to 2 months. Just make as directed, cover well with heavy duty foil and freeze.  When ready to make, place strata in fridge to thaw overnight and bake as directed!

 

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