A Strata is traditionally made with a base of bread and eggs, with other ingredients layered on top. Dress this recipe up with some of our great suggestion.

　　

Ingredients

12 servings

　　1 French baguette loaf

　　8 large Eggland’s Best eggs

　　1 1/2 cups lowfat buttermilk

　　1/4 cup maple syrup

　　1 teaspoon vanilla extract

　　1 teaspoon cinnamon

　　1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

　　1/4 cup brown sugar

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 13- by 9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.

　　

Step 2

Cut baguette into 1/2-inch cubes and spread along the bottom of the dish.

　　

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well and pour over bread.

　　

Step 4

Cover with plastic wrap and press down lightly so the bread absorbs the egg mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) before baking.

　　

Step 5

Bake for 45 minutes, or until eggs are set.

　　

Step 6

When removed from oven, sprinkle with brown sugar and let stand for 10–15 minutes before serving.

　　

Tips

Step 7

Spread 2 cups of your favorite mixed berries on top before baking, and top with fresh whipped cream instead of brown sugar before serving.

　　

Step 8

Substitute vanilla extract for almond extract; mix slivered almonds in with brown sugar to top before serving.

　　

Step 9

Peel & core an apple; using a mandolin (or a sharp knife), create thin apple rings and layer on top before baking; sprinkle 1/4 cup of cinnamon sugar on top before serving.

　　

Nutrition Information

Step 10

Serving size: 1 serving

　　

Step 11

Calories: 193

　　

Step 12

Fat: 4 (20% calories from fat)

　　

Step 13

Cholesterol: 118mg

　　

Step 14

Sodium: 304mg

　　

Step 15

Total Carbohydrate: 29g

　　

Step 16

Dietary Fiber: 1g

　　

Step 17

Protein: 8g

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