The essence of a strat breakfast is eggs, milk, cheese and bread. Personality comes from great fillers – choose the ones you like best. Make the casserole the night before and pop it in the oven the next day for a great comfort dish.

If you’re looking for a make-ahead breakfast casserole, this is a great one. Versatile, easy to prepare with our step-by-step instructions, and delicious with its moist, pillow-like texture.

A Strata is an entertaining meal perfect for weekend breakfasts, holiday breakfasts, brunch, or lunch. It’s like a tasty bread pudding.

This is a simple recipe for strata that you can make to your liking. You can stick to the basic basic ingredients and serve it with a dressing or you can choose some fillings that:

• adapts to the preferences of your guests
• Match what you have in the fridge or
• they are easy to prepare

The recipes on the internet are very similar for breakfast strata. I went through many of them looking for some great tips to share along with the hack I discovered on my own (see shortcuts below).

A layered breakfast recipe can stand on its own or pair well with a tropical fruit salad or fig salad with pomegranates. A smoothie as a side is another good option.

If you prefer a make-ahead breakfast casserole that’s sweet rather than savory, try our Apple French Toast Casserole or Sinful Baked French Toast Casserole.

Why a Layered Breakfast Works Well for Entertaining

Next Day Prep: The best thing about a strata recipe is being able to prep everything the day before, allowing you to focus on other tasks for breakfast or lunch the next day.