Rita's Eggs Strata Recipe
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Rita's Eggs Strata

By: Kandi Byrd  
"This is a wonderful recipe for a special occasion Brunch or Breakfast. Passed on to my by a dear friend, this has been a Christmas Morning tradition in my home for almost 10 years"

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 10 slices stale white bread
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Cut into quarters. Lay half of the bread, butter side down, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack. Layer the remaining bread over the cheese, and top with the other halves of the cheeses.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and milk. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne, onion powder, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the cheese and bread. Cover, and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the strata uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 460 | Total Fat: 33.4g | Cholesterol: 232mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2005 by chefjudge 
Just Fabulous. I wasn't sure where the recipe was going with the worchestershire sauce and... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by Suzy 
This had a good flavor but needed work so I am giving it 3 stars. I recommend more butter,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2004 by JCLONGACRE 
This was an excellent choice for breakfast the morning I graduated from Washington State... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by KSWRIGHT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I've made several of these breakfast type casseroles for special occassions ove the years an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by Sherri 
Delicious! I wanted to make this in my large casserole dish (a little bigger than 9X13) so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by JODI 
Served this to my husband and picky stepchildren Christmas morning. Everyone loved it! This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by RobbieA 
This is an awesome recipe. Your diners will always ask for seconds. I added some chopped ham... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by Lynda 
I made this for a large group and got great reviews on it. I added ham, green peppers,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by AMSILVA 
This was a very easy recipe. I changed it to have a mexican flair by using 4 blend mexican... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by David Griggs 
I had a Strata recipe for an 8x8 dish, but needed more (didn't want to double my recipe for... MORE

 
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