Breakfast Strata

The bread crusts in the freezer are growing, and although in the past we didn't really care for French Toast Casserole, I thought maybe it was worth trying again. While looking for a recipe, I came across one that didn't call for cinnamon and syrup, but was basically a quiche batter poured over bread cubes. How intriguing! So we gave it a try.

Breakfast Strata

• 3-4 slices day-old bread
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• add-ins: cheese, bacon, ham, spinach, mushrooms, olives, etc.

Butter a small baking dish. (I used our mini cast-iron skillets.) Tear bread into pieces and place in the dish. Combine the eggs, milk, cream, and desired seasonings and add-ins. Pour over the bread. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Let set for a few minutes before serving.

The texture was actually quite nice. We may just try these again without any add-ins as a simple Baked French Toast! We did!! And our breakfast was absolutely delicious.