Breakfast Strata
This dish is perfect for a weekend brunch or a "prep-ahead" breakfast. By layering Hovis Tasty Wholemeal bread, with salty prosciutto, creamy goat's cheese, and garlicky spinach, all soaked with Happy Eggs, you create a dish that is both rustic and sophisticated.
Made with Hovis® Tasty Wholemeal Medium Sliced
Preparation time: 20 mins
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves 6 to 8 people
Ingredients
- The Base & Layers:
- 1 loaf Hovis Tasty Wholemeal bread (medium sliced), cut into large cubes
- 100g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 100g Goat’s cheese, crumbled or cubed
- 1 jar (approx. 200g) Roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 6–8 slices Prosciutto, torn into bite-sized pieces
- Small bunch of fresh chives, finely chopped
- The Spinach:
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 200g Fresh baby spinach
- The Egg Mixture:
- 10 Large Happy Eggs
- 500ml Whole milk
- 1 tbsp Dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Tip
This dish is an excellent make-ahead option! Store baked leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave (30–45 seconds) or the whole dish in the oven at 175°C until warmed through.Method
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Toss in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Lightly grease a large rectangular baking dish. Take half of your wholemeal bread cubes and layer them evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle half of the Parmesan and goat’s cheese over the bread. Follow with half of the roasted red peppers, half of the garlicky spinach, half of the prosciutto, and a sprinkle of chives. Add a second layer of bread cubes and repeat the process with the remaining cheese, peppers, spinach, prosciutto, and chives.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 10 eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the entire dish, ensuring all the bread is well-coated and the liquid soaks into the layers.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan). Bake for approximately 1 hour until the strata has risen, the top is golden brown and crisp, and the centre is set (no longer wobbly). Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Enjoy!
