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Simplify Easter Brunch: Savoury Egg Strata

March 26, 2013 By Lena

A make-ahead recipe that will wow your family come Easter morning? Yes please.

Courtesy of the Egg Farmers of Ontario, this egg strata is perfect for Easter brunch. You can make it a day ahead, which simplifies preparation and gives you more time to spend with the family…or hunt for Easter Eggs.

And, it’s terribly easy to customize depending on your nutritional preferences: substitute whole wheat bread for white, use reduced-fat cheddar cheese, and/or use low sodium shaved ham. Enjoy!

Serving: 8 Servings
Prep. Time: 30-40 minutes
Cooking Time: 1-1¼ hours

INGREDIENTS

1 loaf (about 520 g) sliced white bread (about 16 slices, discard ends)
½ lb (250 g) thinly sliced or shaved ham
2 cups (500 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
¼ cup (50 mL) finely chopped onion
¼ cup (50 mL) finely chopped green pepper
½ tsp (2 mL) dry mustard
½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper
½ tsp (2 mL) Worcestershire sauce
Dash Tabasco
3 cups (750 mL) milk
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or margarine, melted

DIRECTIONS

Trim crusts from bread; reserve crusts. Cover bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish with slices of bread, trimming to fit if necessary. Cover with ham, then cheese. Top with another layer of bread.

Whisk eggs. Add onion, green pepper, dry mustard, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco; whisk to combine. Whisk in milk. Pour mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Meanwhile, pulse reserved crusts in food processor until coarsely chopped. Set aside 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) of the bread crumbs. (Remainder can be frozen for another use.)

The next day, stir melted butter into bread crumbs until moistened. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over top of casserole.

Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°F) oven until puffed, set and golden brown, about 1 to 1-1/4 hours.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Easter Recipes, easy meal ideas, Egg Farmers of Ontario

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  1. Soozle

    March 26, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Mmm! That sounds REALLY good. I have actually never tried making a strata.. it looks so easy & tasty, I am not sure why I haven’t!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:12 am

      I’ve got all my ingredients together! I love making stratas – they’re a great way to cheat and still produce an amazing result! Happy Easter Suzie!

  2. Allie

    March 26, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Looks really good and I think everyone will like it !!!
    Thanks Lena :)

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:13 am

      You’re very welcome Allie! Happy Easter!

  3. Anne Taylor

    March 26, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Yumm! This looks super delicious! I love that it can be made ahead of time!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:13 am

      That’s a huge bonus for me too, Anne! Happy Easter!

  4. Lisa H

    March 26, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    This actually very similar to our Tradtional Christmas breakfast meal!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:14 am

      I believe the recipe originated as a Christmas morning meal, but can definitely be adapted for Easter! Happy Easter Lisa!

  5. Marissa

    March 26, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Yum! This recipe sounds easy and looks so good. I think I’ll try it for Easter brunch. Thanks lena!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:16 am

      You’re welcome Marissa – it’s the perfect brunch recipe. Happy Easter!

  6. Teresa M.

    March 27, 2013 at 12:40 am

    This looks so delicious!! It is similar to a recipe that I use for Christmas Breakfast.

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:16 am

      Yup, I think it’s more of a traditional Christmas breakfast that has been adapted. Happy Easter!

  7. Debbie Bashford

    March 27, 2013 at 11:19 am

    oooooh that sounds great!!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:17 am

      I can’t wait to enjoy it this weekend! Happy Easter Debbie!

  8. Holly

    March 27, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    This recipe looks great. I’ve never tried strata! Looks perfect for Easter brunch. Off to the store I go!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:17 am

      Splendid! You’ll love stratas – they’re so filling and yummy. Happy Easter Holly!

  9. Jenny

    March 27, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    That looks great!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:17 am

      :) Happy Easter!

  10. Judy C

    March 28, 2013 at 12:16 am

    This looks great, I have never tried strata but might have to now

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:18 am

      I think you might have to as well, Judy! Happy Easter!

  11. ingrid@nowathomemom

    March 28, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Oh! this Egg Strata! looks delicious! tempted to try it this weekend! Glad I found this recipe through your “twitter” thank you!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:18 am

      You’re very welcome, Ingrid – Happy Easter!

  12. Victoria Ess

    March 28, 2013 at 11:59 am

    This would be so so so perfect for Easter.

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:18 am

      Then I insist that you try it! Happy Easter Victoria!

  13. Tammy B

    March 28, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    yummy..similar to one I make, I will have to add the bread crumbs.. ( I sometimes add bacon instead of ham!!)

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:19 am

      Mmmm… okay you just made my mouth water. Breadcrumbs are an integral part for the crunch factor. Happy Easter!

  14. Jess Joann

    March 28, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    It looks like I have all the ingredients! I will be trying this this weekend!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:19 am

      Success! Great to hear Jess, do let me know what you think! Happy Easter!

  15. Tricia Andrews

    March 29, 2013 at 9:09 am

    I would love to try this. Do you think it would be good with wheat bread as well?

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:20 am

      I don’t see why not, Tricia, especially if you’re already used to the taste and texture of whole wheat bread. Happy Easter!

  16. Debbie Bashford

    March 29, 2013 at 9:19 am

    So picked up everything I need to make this, wish me luck

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 11:20 am

      Good luck Debbie! Do let me know how it turns out – I’ll be making it myself! xo

  17. Kat E.

    March 29, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    This sounds delish! I LOVE how you can make it a day ahead! So great when hosting guests. Thanks!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      You’re very welcome Kat – enjoy!

  18. NT

    March 30, 2013 at 10:56 am

    My sister made this or something very similar for Christmas breakfast. It was delish! Since I’m not a morning person, doing all the work the night before is appealing.

    • Lena

      April 7, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      Indeed – it makes the prep work seem so much easier!

  19. Sophia

    March 31, 2013 at 2:15 am

    Interesting recipe, Lena! I have never had strata before, but it looks and sounds delicious!

    • Lena

      April 7, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      Please do give it a try, Sophia!

  20. Mandy

    April 6, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    Mmm that sounds so good! I’m adding it to my “Recipes To Try” list!

    • Lena

      April 7, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      Awesome! Let me know if you ever try it!

  21. Suzanne Smith

    June 11, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    I know it’s not Easter – but I Pinned this one….craving eggs right now.

  22. Jo-Anne Pfoh

    June 26, 2013 at 4:10 am

    this looks so good and a must try even if it is not easter

  23. Debbie WhiteBeattie

    January 13, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    I’ve never seen a recipe like this but it looks before but from the ingredients and picture I can tell it’s delicious

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