Ina Garten Breakfast Strata Recipe
Breakfast brings comfort to quiet mornings, and warm dishes feel inviting and filling. The Ina Garten Breakfast Strata Recipe feels timeless because it blends eggs, bread, and cheese gently.
Ingredients
- 6 cups crusty bread cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Grease the baking dish lightly.
- Spread bread cubes evenly inside.
- Sauté onion in butter until soft.
- Sprinkle onion over the bread.
- Add cheeses evenly on top.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and cream well.
- Season mixture with spices.
- Pour custard over the bread.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake uncovered until golden and set.
Notes
- Use day old bread only.
- Shred cheese fresh for flavor.
- Rest overnight for best texture.
- Bake until center feels firm.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing.