Skip to Content
Menu

Basil Breakfast Strata

  • Save Recipe
  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 9 hr 0 min
  • Servings 12
  • Save
  • Print
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Email
Ready to Make?
  • Save
  • Shop
  • Share
  • Keep Screen On
Prepared basil pesto packs a punch—and adds a touch of color—in a make-ahead egg casserole.
Updated Jan 22, 2010
  • Save
  • Shop
  • Share
  • Keep Screen On

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 cups 1-inch cubes French bread
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk until foamy. Beat in milk until blended; beat in salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • 2
    Place bread cubes in baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Pour egg mixture over top, pressing lightly to moisten bread. Using spoon, swirl pesto through mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • 3
    Heat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap; bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until strata is puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Serve Basil Breakfast Strata and the Kielbasa Kabobs together. Both can go in the oven together; they each bake for the same amount of time.

Nutrition

240 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 16g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
125mg
42%
Sodium
600mg
25%
Potassium
200mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
© 2024 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved
< div class="recipeContentBottom">