Description
This delightful Apple and Cheddar Breakfast Strata combines the sweetness of apples with the sharpness of cheddar cheese, creating a savory and satisfying breakfast dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
1 loaf of day-old bread cut into 1-inch cubes
2 large apples peeled cored and thinly sliced
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Add the bread cubes and apple slices to the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and let it sit for about 15 minutes to soak up the liquid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the strata is puffed and golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can prepare the strata the night before and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight for an even easier morning prep.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Apple and Cheddar Breakfast Strata, breakfast strata, savory breakfast, apple recipes, cheddar recipes