What is an egg strata?

this a recipe for a very simple egg strata which is plain:

EGG STRATA

6 slices bread (crust removed)

1 (4 oz.) can diced Ortega chilies (drained)

1 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese

1 1/2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese

1 lb. bacon, chopped and cooked

Layer these ingredients in a 9 x 13 pan. Mix together: 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 1/2 c. milk 1/2 tsp. salt

Pour over top of layered bread and cheese mixture. Let set 1 hour or overnight. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.

or you can have a breakfast egg strata which is:

BREAKFAST EGG STRATA

8 slices white bread, cubed

1 1/2 lb. ham, cubed (or pork sausage, cook & crumble)

1 lb. mushrooms

2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Layer all of this 3 times in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Final layer is cheese. 2 1/2 c. milk 3/4 tsp. dry mustard

Beat these 3 together and pour over casserole.

Cover and refrigerate overnight. Next morning mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk. Pour over casserole. Top with extra grated cheese. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2-2 hours, until set.

they are all quite easy to make i hope these recipes have helped you !

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Bacon and Egg Strata

8 slices bread, crusts trimmed

4 ounces bacon, cooked until crisp, drained

1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease or melted butter, optional

4 eggs, slightly beaten

3 cups milk, scalded

1 tablespoon grated onion, or use 1 teaspoon dried minced onion

3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cut each slice of bread into 3 pieces; arrange in shallow, lightly buttered baking dish. Place bacon over bread. If desired, drizzle a little of the bacon grease or melted butter over the bread. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the bacon and bread. Place the baking dish in a larger pan of hot water (about 1/2 inch). Bake at 350° for 45 minutes, or until somewhat firm.

Bacon and egg breakfast casserole serves 6.

Egg strata is like a savory pudding or casserole which can be made with either bread or potatoes, cheese, eggs, peppers and tomatoes to your liking.

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