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Leek Breakfast Strata

Need the perfect Easter brunch recipe? This leek breakfast strata recipe is the perfect brunch recipe with it's added leeks, red peppers, and Swiss cheese topping. The taste of this easy strata recipe is buttery, soft, and uses a flavor combination that yells complex yet is very easy to make.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy egg casserole, easy breakfast casserole, strata recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 483kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 small leeks (green leaves removed, white stems rinsed and chopped into half moons)
  • 1 red bell pepper )chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 loaf of Italian bread cut into large chunks
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a pan over medium high heat add oil and melt butter. Once butter begins melting, add in leeks and red peppers. Cook until vegetables have softened. Remove from heat and set to the side.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix eggs, milk, and seasonings together. Mix well.
  • Grease a 9x13 pan and add in half of your bread cubes.
  • Top with half of the vegetable mixture, and with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining, bread, vegetables, and cheese.
  •  Seal the bread by pouring the egg mixture over everything evenly.
  • Cover pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. 
  • After 40 minutes, remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the egg whites have set.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 12, with 1 serving being 1 slice. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 2.1mg