Coco's Strata

Wake up to the ultimate brunch delight with Coco’s Strata, a savory layered bake that combines the hearty flavors of fluffy eggs, day-old bread, and gooey cheddar cheese with vibrant spinach, sweet red bell peppers, and the satisfying savoriness of crumbled breakfast sausage. Perfectly infused with a mix of whole milk and heavy cream for a silky-rich texture, this strata is crowned with a sprinkle of tangy feta cheese for an irresistible finish. Ideal for make-ahead preparation, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that can be refrigerated overnight, making your morning routine effortless. Whether served for a cozy family breakfast or a celebratory brunch, Coco’s Strata is a versatile, wholesome masterpiece that’s as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups (cubed) Day-old bread
• 8 Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups Crumbled feta cheese
• 1 pound Cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
• 2 cups (loosely packed) Spinach leaves
• 1 cup Diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.

Step 3

Layer half of the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the cooked sausage, spinach, red bell peppers, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 4

Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread, sausage, spinach, red bell peppers, green onions, and cheddar cheese.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Use the back of a spoon to gently press the mixture down.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and let the mixture rest for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for a make-ahead option.

Step 8

Bake the strata, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 10

Allow the strata to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3582.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8083.8

Total Fat 384.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 167.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 2311.8mg	0%
Sodium 16202.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 803.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.1g	0%
Total Sugars 107.1g
Protein 335.3g	0%

Vitamin D 534.7IU	0%
Calcium 5056.2mg	0%
Iron 70.3mg	0%
Potassium 4768.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 40.1%