Let me introduce you to the Breakfast Strata. It’s like the sister of the Overnight French Toast Bake! This brunch dish couldn’t be any easier to whip up – or more flexible! You start with a mixture of eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic. Add your mix-ins! We used breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and spinach. You can use whatever you like or whatever you have on hand! Ham, bacon, or no meat at all would work as well. Swap in any type of cheese you like! Don’t love spinach? Omit it! 

This is a smaller batch made for two, but you could absolutely double the recipe and bake it in a 9×13 pan. This is a write-your-own-adventure kind of brunch situation. With Father’s Day and summer just around the corner, we’re all in need of some brunch situations. 

Tis the season! We hope that you are able to enjoy this dish with a loved one or two and that it brings you some joy, even though our gatherings may look quite different for us all this year. Happy brunching! 

 

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Overnight Resting Time: 8 – 12 hours

Yield – 6 larger or 8 smaller slices

 

1 tsp minced garlic

3/4 cup fresh spinach

5 eggs

1/4 milk

1/2 lbs breakfast sausage, cooked

1/2 cup cheddar cheese

8 ounces French bread, cubed

1/4 tsp Salt 

Dash of Pepper

 

Whisk together eggs, milk, garlic, salt, pepper in a medium bowl. Add the bread, spinach, sausage, and cheese and stir well to combine all ingredients, making sure the bread gets nice and soaked. Pour mixture into a greased 8×8 pan, and cover well. Refrigerate overnight (8-12 hours). 

In the morning, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Uncover, and bake strata for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread is a bit golden and crisp at the edges and the cheese is fully melted. Enjoy immediately!

 

Did you try this fun and easy breakfast idea? Let us know in the comments below!