I have to admit, I’ve never been a fan of breakfast casseroles. They evoke memories of cheap white bread covered in grease, all baked together for one all too heavy slice and before you know it, you’re being offered a second just as you’re trying to swallow the first. However, the concept is good. All of your breakfast favorites quickly combined to make breakfast for many. I’ve taken a slightly lighter and more beautiful approach to the breakfast casserole, creating individual serving strata cups where each are baked to perfection. Perfect for serving a crowd at Easter brunch, without a lot of effort.
In lieu of sandwich bread, I prefer to use brioche or french bread. I use freshly grated colby jack cheese {which melts beautifully} and drained center cut bacon. The result is nothing short of amazing – filling strata cups that will actually have your guests craving seconds.
Combine
Scoop into muffin tins
Serve!
Breakfast Strata Cups Recipe
Individual serving strata cups where each are baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/4 c milk
- 1 french bread loaf, cubed
- 8 oz colby jack cheese shredded
- 1 lb bacon cooked, drained and broken into pieces
- pepper fresh cracked
- dill optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and milk.
Stir in bread and cheese until completely coated. Add 3/4 of the bacon, reserving the remaining for garnish.
- Scoop into greased muffin tins with an ice cream scoop topping off with remaining egg mixture. Garnish with bacon and dill.
- Bake 15 minutes.
Recipe Notes
In lieu of sandwich bread, I prefer to use brioche or french bread. I use freshly grated colby jack cheese {which melts beautifully} and drained center cut bacon. The result is nothing short of amazing - filling strata cups that will actually have your guests craving seconds.
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Hi is there a way to make this the night before? Or is it better to make fresh right before brunch?
You absolutely can! Enjoy!
What size (weight) french bread loaf should be used in this strata recipe?
Such an easy breakfast recipe! I love adding my own favorite ingredients like ham and spinach!
How many cups is one loaf?
What a great idea!! I’m pinning to make this as soon as we can. I’m always looking for quick and easy breakfasts, but I don’t want to shortchange on taste or appearance. Love the muffins.
Thanks, Marisa! Enjoy!
Sounds yummy! What size muffin pan, regular or large?? Also, how many ounces of bread??
Just a standard muffin tin. I always purchase the store bought loaves and measure from what I cut, but about 1 large loaf.