Savory strata

The essence of a breakfast strata is eggs, milk, cheese and bread. The personality comes from great fillings - choose the ones you like. Assemble the night before. Pop it in the oven the next day for a great comfort food dish.

A hearty vegetarian breakfast strata, packed with Gruyere and spinach and baked until puffed and golden.

When Wonder Bread hit the market in Indianapolis in 1921, it truly was a wonder: The loaves were larger than the ones Americans were accustomed to, and the revolutionary plastic packaging and addition of preservatives prolonged the bread’s shelf life. In 1930, pre-sliced loaves became available, changing the world of sandwiches forever. Sliced Wonder Bread is also great in this strata; its spongy texture is perfect for soaking up the eggs and milk.

A savory breakfast casserole that is made the day before and allowed to sit overnight. Flavored with mushrooms, onions, bacon, and cheese.

Prep this spinach and bacon breakfast strata ahead so each bite is chewy and loaded with texture. We love it with extra parmesan cheese!

Prep this spinach and bacon breakfast strata ahead so each bite is chewy and loaded with texture. We love it with extra parmesan cheese!

If I were to tell you one of my weaknesses, freshly baked bread would probably be high up on that list. On occasion, I love to pick up a loaf from the market to incorporate into our meals, one way or another. This past weekend I had some leftover bread from another dish I made, so I decided to make a Savory Vegetable Strata for our Sunday brunch.

The essence of a breakfast strata is eggs, milk, cheese and bread. The personality comes from great fillings - choose the ones you like. Assemble the night before. Pop the casserole in the oven the next day for a great comfort food dish.

This Mushroom & Brie Breakfast Strata recipe is a great make-ahead dish! It's perfect for any special occasion or Sunday brunch!