Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- Butter, for greasing the pan
- 1 (14 oz) day-old baguette, cubed or torn
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (8 oz) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small bunch kale, finely chopped (about 4 cups)
- 12 large eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Grease the Pan: Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with butter and set aside.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the day-old baguette into 1-inch cubes and place in the bottom of the baking dish. If the bread is not stale, slice it into 1-inch slices and toast in the oven at 300°F for 5-8 minutes.
- Cook the Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red bell pepper, mushrooms, and kale, cooking for another 4-5 minutes, until the kale is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Egg Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
- Layer the Strata: Add the cooked vegetable mixture over the cubed bread, tossing to evenly combine. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the sharp white cheddar cheese on top. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and veggies, ensuring all bread pieces are fully coated. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Refrigerate: Cover the casserole and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 12 hours.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove the casserole from the fridge and reposition the bread to make sure it is fully coated. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the strata has puffed up.
- Cool & Serve: Let the strata cool for 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can easily be made ahead and stored in the fridge overnight for an easy morning breakfast.
- Feel free to swap out the vegetables for any of your favorites, like spinach, tomatoes, or zucchini.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, use whole milk or half-and-half instead of regular milk.
- Prep Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
