Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata

Name: Rita's Cheesy Egg Breakfast Strata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Brown Sugar; 0.13 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Dry Mustard; 8 whole Eggs; 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 2 cups Half & Half; 2 cups Milk; 3 cups Monterey Jack Cheese; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 0.25 tsp Paprika; 1.5 tsp Salt; 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter; 10 whole White Bread; 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Breakfast 🍳 American High-Protein 💪Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.