farmer's breakfast strata

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

A heartier version of the old brunch stand-by. Prep time includes overnight refrigeration time.

(1 rating)
yield 12 -16
prep time 9 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For farmer's breakfast strata

  • 1 lb
    sliced bacon, diced
  • 2 c
    cooked ham, diced
  • 1 sm
    onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 c
    diced fresh cremini mushrooms
  • 10 slice
    white bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 c
    cooked potato, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8
    eggs
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make farmer's breakfast strata

  • 1
    In a skillet, over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp; add ham, onion and mushrooms. Cook and stir until onion is tender; drain.
  • 2
    Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer half the bread cubes, potatoes and cheese. Top with all of the bacon mixture. Repeat layers of bread, potatoes and cheese.
  • 3
    In a bowl, beat the eggs; add milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over all. Cover and chill overnight. Remove from refrigerate 30 minutes before baking.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 325F.
  • 5
    Bake, uncovered at 325 degrees for 65-70 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes and cut into 12-16 squares to serve.
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