Ready for a delicious, easy-to-make egg recipe that you can make ahead? This strata recipe is not only quick to throw together, but this make ahead breakfast casserole takes no work except for cooking it in the oven in the morning. This breakfast strata recipe is perfect for company, holidays, or busy school mornings.

Ready for a delicious, easy-to-make egg recipe that you can make ahead? This strata recipe is not only quick to throw together, but this make ahead breakfast casserole takes no work except for cooking it in the oven in the morning. This breakfast strata recipe is perfect for company, holidays, or busy school mornings.

Strata Recipe

This is a family recipe my mom used while I was growing up. She made this simple strata recipe every December; it was our tradition to have it every Christmas morning. Not only was this breakfast strata super yummy and satisfying, but it was an easy make ahead breakfast casserole. My mom would grab a couple slices of the Christmas ham and throw together this egg breakfast, cover it, and refrigerate it overnight. Christmas morning my mom would put this strata breakfast casserole in the oven while we started opening presents – just when we were done, it was time to eat! I love  that this overnight breakfast is so quick to make with no work in the morning – letting Mom be part of the fun!

ham, chopped cheddar cheese, shredded eggs dry mustard sliced bread milk Salt & pepper to taste

Breakfast strata

All you need to whip up this yummy breakfast recipe are a few simple ingredients:

  • ham, chopped
  • cheddar cheese, shredded
  • eggs
  • dry mustard
  • sliced bread
  • milk
  • Salt & pepper to taste

torn bread in casserole dish

Egg Breakfast

Start by greasing a 9 x 13 rectangular pan with butter or shortening spray.

Now tear up 12 slices of bread and put them randomly in the prepared casserole dish. You can use whatever bread you like – we like to use whole grain wheat bread to make it not only healthier, but heartier and filling too!

mix eggs, milk, cheese, spices, and ham in bowl

Breakfast strata Recipe

In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together 6 eggs, 2 and 1/2 cups milk (we use organic whole milk), 2 teaspoons dry mustard, plus salt and pepper.  Now mix in 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepperjack cheese plus about 1 cup of sliced ham.

We like to use ham since we have it on hand from the Christmas ham, but you can use bacon, sausage, make it only cheese based, or add some cooked peppers and onions if you prefer.

pour egg mixture over bread

Strata breakfast casserole

Pour your egg mixture over your torn bread. Cover with foil and place in the refridgerator overnight.

I love that this recipe allows me to quickly and easily whip up breakfast whenever I have a spare minute!

Breakfast strata Recipe

Breakfast Egg casserole

The next morning set your casserole dish on the counter to rest while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fareinght. Now bake for 30 minutes covered and another 30 minutes uncovered.

Strata breakfast casserole

Make ahead breakfast casserole

Allow the casserole to rest a couple minutes and they you are ready to slice and serve this yummy breakfast casserole.

Breakfast Egg casserole

Egg strata recipe

Strata is like a mixture of souffle, french toast, and eggs that perfectly combines for a satisfying breakfast.

Make ahead breakfast casserole

Cheese strata

I love that this is quick, easy, and tastes do yummy too! Plus with the whole wheat bread and eggs it will give you energy without the mid-morning slump like other sweeter breakfasts will do.

Overnight breakfast

Ham and cheese strata

Serve with a fruit salad for a well-balance breakfast perfect for your family, extended family get-together, potluck breakfast, or company! Yum!

Ready for a delicious, easy-to-make egg recipe that you can make ahead? This strata recipe is a yummy, quick overnight breakfast casserole!

Overnight breakfast

In greased 9×13 pan rip up bread. In bowl combine remaining ingredients and pour over bread, distribute evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temp; bake at 350 F for 30 minutes covered. Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes.

 

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Really Good Butterscotch Oatmeal Recipe

Beth Gorden
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs
  • 5 cups milk we use whole organic milk
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, over medium heat, whisk together the eggs, milk brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix in the oats. When the mixture begins to boil, continue cooking the oats, stirring contantily, until it is your desired thickness. Remove from the heat, and stir in butter until melted. Serve immediately with additional milk if you like.
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Breakfast Egg casserole

Easy Family Egg Stata Recipe

Beth Gorden
Ready for a delicious, easy-to-make egg recipe that you can make ahead? This strata recipe is not only quick to throw together, but this make ahead breakfast casserole takes no work except for cooking it in the oven in the morning. This breakfast strata recipe is perfect for company, holidays, or busy school mornings. 
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine christmas, egg, holiday
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ham chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 12 slices favorite sliced bread
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9×13 pan with butter or Pam spray. Rip your sliced bread into half dollar size chunks and put in prepared pan set aside. In a medium bowl mix eggs, dry mustard, milk, cheese, ham, and salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and distribute evenly. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • Bring the casserole to room temperature while you preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake for 30 minutes covered. Uncover the dish and continue baking an additional 30 minutes.

Beth Gorden is the creative multi-tasking creator of 123 Homeschool 4 Me. As a busy homeschooling mother of six, she strives to create hands-on learning activities and worksheets that kids will love to make learning FUN! She has created over 1 million pages of printables to help teach kids ABCs, science, English grammar, history, math, and so much more! Beth is also the creator of 2 additional sites with even more educational activities and FREE printables - www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com and www.preschoolplayandlearn.com

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