Vegetable Strata Recipe

Heather Tullos | Sugar Dish Me

Vegetable Strata is a perfect side for Thanksgiving or any holiday table. Plus, it can double as breakfast leftovers!

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I’ve mentioned several times that in our house we love a good holiday breakfast or brunch. We are huge fans of breakfast casseroles and bakes to get the job done. Last year my recipe for Christmas Morning Casserole went a little bit internet bonkers.

So did this Bacon Spinach Breakfast Casserole, which is really a bacon spinach strata. I thought that for this holiday season it would be fun to follow those same lines and make a breakfast dish that could also double as a side at your holiday table.

So I made this Veggie Strata that is LOADED with hearty vegetables. There are roasted sweet potatoes and onions. Red and yellow bell peppers. Chopped fresh spinach. Mushrooms!!! All tossed with thick, crusty pieces of sourdough, milk, eggs, and fontina cheese. It’s a casserole dream.

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You can make this one ahead of time in a couple of ways -- toss all the ingredients together, pour the milk/egg/cheese mixture over the top, and let it sit overnight in the fridge. OR!! You can toss all the ingredients together and then let them sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning, take just 1 or 2 minutes to mix up the eggs/cheese/milk, pour it over the top, and then bake.

I opted for the second way, which lets the bread pieces dry out in the fridge overnight. The first way bakes up almost like a bread pudding. The bread, eggs, and milk all work together to dish out in a sort of firm custard casserole way. The second way keeps the bread and vegetables in definitive pieces, with the eggs baking up all around. The top bread pieces still have some toasty oven crunch. That way is my favorite.

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Of course, you don’t have to make this dish ahead of time at all. Everything can be put together the day of and baked to yield totally delicious results.

If you love a good strata or breakfast bake recipe, you should also definitely check out this Sausage Strata Recipe or this Crescent Roll Breakfast Bake Recipe

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Vegetable Strata Recipe

    10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Roasted Sweet Potato, diced (you can opt for a pre-cooked frozen version, roast some ahead of time, or use leftovers!)
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced into 1/2" pieces
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced into 1/2" pieces
  • 2 cups Sliced Mushrooms
  • 6-7 cups Sourdough Bread, cut into 1 1/2" cubes
  • 6 Eggs
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 cups Shredded Fontina Cheese, divided
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 X 13 baking dish or equally large casserole dish.
  2. Toss together the sweet potatoes, onions, red and yellow peppers, mushrooms, and bread cubes. Fill the prepared pan with the bread and veggies.
  3. Whisk together the milk, eggs, and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Pour it over the bread and veggies.
  4. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and bake for 45 minutes.

Notes

  • You can assemble the entire dish night before, or you can just toss together the veggies + bread and then add the eggs, milk, and cheese just before baking.

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Author: Heather Tullos
Recipe Yields: 8-10 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 slice
Servings Per Recipe 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 83
Calories 405

% Daily Value*
16%
Total Fat 10g
22%
  Saturated Fat 4g
23%
Sodium 547mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 51g
3%
  Dietary Fiber 3g
  Sugars 5g
33%
Protein 17g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Heather Tullos

About Heather

Heather, the author behind the blog Sugar Dish Me, really really really loves waffles. She's our newest Breakfast fanatic, and we're so glad!

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