Cheesy Pepperoni Strata

Cheesy Pepperoni Strata is a layered breakfast casserole made with crusty bread, eggs, milk, garlic salt, pepperoni, spinach, and sharp cheddar cheese. This make-ahead dish is baked until golden and bubbly, perfect for brunch, holidays, or feeding a crowd.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Cheesy Pepperoni Strata

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Chilling 4

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 367kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

baking dish 9x13 For assembling and baking the strata.
mixing bowls To whisk the eggs and milk together.
measuring cups and spoons To measure out the milk, salt, and other ingredients.
aluminum foil Covers the dish while baking to keep the top from browning too fast.
Knife For chopping the bread and pepperoni.

Ingredients

cooking spray
6 large eggs
1-3/4 cups whole milk
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1 loaf (12-16 oz.) rustic Italian bread cut into 1/2′” pieces or 1/2" thick slices (do not use a uniform loaf, you want rustic looking from the bakery section)
6 oz. sliced pepperoni chopped
1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups (packed) extra sharp shredded cheddar cheese (shred it yourself)

Instructions

Coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
cooking spray
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and garlic salt.
6 large eggs, 1-3/4 cups whole milk, 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
Arrange the bread in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared dish. Scatter half the pepperoni, spinach, and cheese over the bread. Repeat the layers.
1 loaf (12-16 oz.) rustic Italian bread, 6 oz. sliced pepperoni, 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, 2 cups (packed) extra sharp shredded cheddar cheese
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to bake, heat the oven to 375°F. Cover the baking dish with foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the cheese from sticking.
Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 25 minutes more, until bubbly and lightly browned.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

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