Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata
Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata layers buttered stale bread with a rich blend of Cheddar and Monterey Jack, all soaked in a seasoned custard for a fluffy, golden bake. Hints of paprika, mustard, and Worcestershire add warmth and depth, while a touch of cayenne keeps it lively. Perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or any make-ahead crowd breakfast.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Cut the slices into quarters.
- 2
Arrange half of the bread, buttered side down, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack. Layer the remaining bread over the cheese and top with the remaining Cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, and milk together.
- 4
Stir in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne, onion powder, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- 5
Pour the mixture over the bread and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 7
Bake the strata uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- 8
Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- 9
Slice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Calories 1823.15 kcal High 91%
- Protein 77.63 g Good Source 155%
- Carbohydrate 242.44 g 88%
- Total Fat 59.96 g High 77%
- Saturated Fat 28.9 g High 145%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 272.39 mg High 91%
- Sodium 2894.2 mg High 126%
- Dietary Fiber 11.31 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 29.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1581.55 mg Good Source 122%
- Iron 17.31 mg Good Source 96%
- Potassium 810.88 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 96.26 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.75 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata is made with 16 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 1823.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Dry Mustard, Eggs. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1823.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata healthy?
- Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 1823.15 calories and 77.63 g of protein, or 155% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2894.2 mg (126% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 28.9 g (145% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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