Description
Dad’s Day Strata is a hearty and delicious casserole combining broccoli, savory protein, bread, and melty cheese baked into a custardy, satisfying dish perfect for brunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
½ cup broccoli florets
3 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, drained
8 slices deli-style protein, shredded
¼ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
4 eggs
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square casserole dish.
- Fill a saucepan with water just below a steamer insert and bring to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, about 2–4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine steamed broccoli, bread cubes, drained diced tomatoes, shredded deli-style protein, and pepper jack cheese.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir this mixture into the broccoli mixture.
- Pour everything into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until eggs are set in the center.
- Let cool for 3–5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Swap deli-style protein with cooked chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives.
Add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra nutrition.
Use cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese instead of pepper jack.
Season with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or thyme.
Make dairy-free by substituting cream and cheese with alternatives.
Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat portions in microwave or whole dish in oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
