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a casserole pan full of bread and vegetables baked

Simple Breakfast Vegetable Strata

Strata is a savory version of a French toast casserole. Strata can be made with many different fillings.
The filling and flavor options for Strata are only limited by your imagination!
I love how versatile strata is. I can use almost any vegetable, use almost any savory spice, and in the end I will have a tasty meal that my family and friends enjoy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Homemade Kitchen Staples, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Pan greased
  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Medium Bowl
  • 1 Large Spoon
  • 1 Set of Measuring Cups
  • 1 Set of Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Temperature Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Loaf Bread most breads will work, avoid sweet breads
  • 2½-3½ Cups Milk
  • 12 Eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 lb Cheese sharp or extra sharp
  • 2-3 Cups Vegetables frozen or fresh

Instructions
 

Bread Preparation

  • Put the cubed loaf of bread into a big bowl.
  • Add the spices and mix into the bread. Taste the bread to see if you want to add more spices. Once the spices are to your liking, set aside.
  • In the separate bowl, mix together the eggs and milk.
  • Pour the milk and egg mix on top of the bread cubes. Mix gently to let the bread soak up all the milk mix. Let it sit in the bowl for 15 minutes.
  • If there is no milk mix at the bottom of the bowl, add another 1/2 cup milk.
    a bowl of mixed vegetables. a cutting board with cheese sliced, a bowl of bread soaking in milk and eggs

Vegetable Preparation

  • Most vegetables you like will work in this dish. Choose whatever you have in season and in stock in your home. Using in season vegetables keeps the strata new!
  • If you are using frozen vegetables, put them in a microwave safe bowl and heat until they are thawed.
  • If you are using fresh vegetables, then heat them in a pan until the vegetables have become soft.

Assembly Instructions

  • Grease your 9×13 pan and layer in half of the bread mix.
    a bowl of mixed vegetables. a cutting board with cheese sliced, a bowl of bread soaking in milk and eggs next to a pan with some of the bread mixture in it
  • Then add a layer of half the vegetables.
    a bowl of mixed vegetables. a cutting board with cheese sliced, a bowl of bread soaking in milk and eggs next to a casserole dish with bread and vegetables on top
  • Then add a layer of cheese. You can use half and save some for the top, or you can use all of it in the middle.
    a casserole pan with slices of cheese on top of vegetables
  • Repeat a layer of bread, vegetables, and cheese until you are out of ingredients.
    a casserole dish filled with bread and vegetables

Baking Instructions

  • Cover the pan and label the top with baking instructions if you plan to bake it in the morning. In the morning, place the pan into the cold oven and bake at 375℉ (190℃). Bake for an hour or until the middle reads 165℉ (74℃) on a thermometer.
    a casserole pan full of bread and vegetables baked
  • If you wish to bake immediately, Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Bake for 45 minutes or until the middle reads 165℉ (74℃) on a thermometer.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

If you would like to make a half batch you can halve all the ingredients and bake in an 8×8 in pan. If you would like to double it I would make it in a roasting pan.
 
You could also bake it in multiple loaf pans and freeze the loaves for smaller portion sizes. 
Keyword Beginner Recipe, Breakfast Casserole, Easy, Fresh Milled Flour Bread, Quick, Sourdough