Ina Garten Breakfast Strata Recipe
Want a stress-free morning meal? Try Ina Garten Breakfast Strata Recipe! This amazing dish is perfect for brunch gatherings.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 pound day-old bread cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound breakfast sausage cooked
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Butter your 9x13 inch baking dish generously.
- This prevents sticking later.
- Set it aside for now.
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Spread them evenly in the dish.
- Use slightly stale bread for best results.
- Sprinkle cooked sausage over the bread.
- Add both cheeses on top.
- Spread everything evenly throughout.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl.
- Add milk, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until completely smooth and combined.
- Pour egg mixture over the bread slowly.
- Press bread down gently with a spoon.
- Make sure everything gets coated well.
- Cover dish with plastic wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- This soaking time is very important.
- Remove from fridge 30 minutes early.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes uncovered.
- The top should be golden brown.
Notes
- Use day-old crusty bread for texture.
- Fresh bread gets too mushy.
- Gruyere cheese adds amazing flavor.
- Don't skip it if possible.
- Let the strata rest before cutting.
- This helps it set up nicely.
- You can add vegetables like spinach.
- Mushrooms and tomatoes work great too.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping sausage.
- Add extra cheese for richness instead.