Gluten-Free Savory Breakfast Strata
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Sometimes we all get into a breakfast rut. Break out of it with this delicious gluten-free savory breakfast strata made with Schar 10 Grains and Seeds Bread! This post is sponsored by Schar, but all thoughts, opinions & crazy concoctions are my own.
A Breakfast Solution for Early Mornings
I wonder if you are at all like me. Each weekday our alarm rings at 5 a.m. Ungodly early, I know. But every morning at 5 a.m. I have just enough sense to know that I need to make the coffee. Then the next question is “What am I going to make for breakfast?”
If you struggle to figure that out, like I do, I may just have the solution! Bake this gluten-free savory breakfast strata one a free evening, and warm a slice in the microwave in the morning. That way you can start your day with whole grains, lean protein and lots of vegetables.
What is a Strata?
I love breakfast casseroles like this gluten-free savory breakfast strata, which is a layered casserole. They’re fairly easy to through together and allow you to use random ingredients from your refrigerator.
Health Benefits of This Savory Breakfast Strata
Onions contain Vitamin C and help boost our immune system. They also contain chromium, which help to regulate blood sugar. Spinach has many great health properties. Did you know it especially has anti-inflammatory properties, specifically within the digestive tract?
Spinach is also rich in iron, which is great for those who are still restoring their iron stores after suffering from anemia. I also added lean chicken sausage to this gluten-free savory breakfast strata. It keeps us fueled and feeling full longer than simply eating a bowl of cereal.
Using a Whole Grain Bread to Up Your Fiber Intake
I made this particular gluten-free savory breakfast strata with Schar’s Gluten-Free Artisan Baker 10 Grains and Seeds Bread. Schar loaded this bread with whole grains and seeds that provide fiber to a balanced diet.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests that women consume at least 25 grams of fiber a day. However, most Americans likely only consume 15 grams a day on average. The multiple grains and seeds in this Schar bread will help boost your fiber intake as well as many other B vitamins.
Great for Breakfast or Brinner
Back to this amazing gluten-free savory breakfast strata. Don’t be fooled by all the healthy items I loaded it with. It may be gluten-free, but it’s full of flavor! These savory ingredients combine to create one delicious meal.
Make this strata for dinner and then have leftovers for breakfast for the whole family the next morning. Or if you’re like me and go away for the weekend, your family may just eat every last piece before you get back!
More Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes
Looking for other great breakfast foods? Try this simple gluten-free breakfast sandwich or my homemade gluten-free chicken breakfast sausage. You could even use that sausage in this strata! Looking for more breakfast casserole ideas? Check out these 10 Gluten-Free Breakfast Casseroles everyone will love over at Eat At Our Table.
Overnight Gluten Free Breakfast Strata
Ingredients
- 12 oz Gluten Free Bread (8 cups)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil divided
- 4 oz red onion (1/2 red onion) diced
- 4 oz mushrooms (8 mushrooms) diced
- 4 oz spinach chopped
- 1 c cooked sausage, chopped 8 oz
- 6 oz Gouda cheese (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 c whole milk (can use 1 1/2 c milk & 1/2 cup cream)
- 8 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
- In a skillet, warm one tablespoon of oil. Saute onions and mushrooms until soft. Then add spinach until completely wilted. Remove vegetables from pan to bowl for the time being.
- Add remaining oil to skillet. Bring to temperature and add sausage. (I originally used 3 Gilbert Sausages, which equals 7.5 ounces. I've also used a similar amount of cooked breakfast patties.) Cook 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Remove from stove and allow to cool before slicing.
- Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish and add bread, vegetables, sausage and cheese.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, dried parsley and minced garlic. Pour egg mixture over bread, veggies, sausage and cheese. Refrigerate pre-baked strata at least two hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove casserole from fridge and allow to come to room temperature. (Preferably for an hour.) Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees. (Last time I made this I drizzled a bit of cream over the top before baking to keep it moist.)
- Place strata in 375 degree oven and bake for 20 minutes. Then, place foil over strata and bake for an additional 30 minutes covered. Remove from oven when casserole is completely set.
- Allow strata to rest for 10 minutes before serving, so you don't burn your mouth. Serve with an extra sprinkling of cheese if desired.
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Originally Published 2017
Baking this at 325 degrees in my beautiful 9 x 13 glass baking dish did not work! With 12 eggs, there’s no way this dish can rise and shine at the low temp of 325 degrees! Took me twice as long and the temp needed to be raised to 400 Degrees to finish it off at the potluck I brought it to!
Also this recipe is hard to follow as it is written in ounces, vs. standard measurements such as cups, tablespoons, Etc. Just a big warning to anyone else that tries to make this!
Thank you for your feedback. I will make the recipe again to see what the issue may have been. Also please note that in the first step, it says to preheat the oven to 400 degrees, not 325.