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Gluten Free French Bread Ham Breakfast Strata

by Lindsay Cotter · 10/26/2016

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★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

Breakfast strata is a baked eggs casserole that’s easy to make and will please everyone! Yes, it does exist! A breakfast casserole you can make ahead, or bake in 30 minutes. Layers of breakfast staples like eggs, gluten free French bread, ham, veggies, and more. An easy gluten free brunch recipe for the holidays!

baked breakfast strata made with gluten free bread

So Thanksgiving is in a month. Um… the holidays are so upon us! EEK! I kinda geek out. You know me, those FALL flavors gives me warm fuzzies. Hence the “glow“. But the holidays, well they bring something even more important to the table. Yes, COMFORT food! Like home cooking, slow weekend, brunch food, and homemade bread kind of comfort.

Maybe in the form of, say…gluten free french bread ham breakfast strata? Oh yes, that comfort.

Holiday Comfort Food

I know what you’re thinking. How does brunch food relate to upcoming holidays? Isn’t more about the turkey, ham, and pie? Well yes, but that’s not comfort to me. That’s just tradition!

Both are lovely. Comfort means the chance to welcome and comfort others; friends and family. And since food is love, that’s my”comforting” gift. I’ll get to the gluten free french bread breakfast strata in a minute, so stay with me here. Wipe the drool and refocus, mmm k?

A gluten free French bread breakfast casserole

I’ll create an example of this holiday comfort for you. Have you ever smelled a loaf of fresh rolls or biscuits being pulled out of the oven? The aroma alone is peaceful and so inviting. Unless of course you are gluten free or new to gluten free. Then it’s torture! The coveting of glutenous carbs… sigh. But this is where my comfort food MOJO comes into play ya’ll!

Being able to provide that gluten free or allergy friendly option for those who have gluten intolerances or are just starting to explore gluten free living. I strive (with passion) to be that encourager, that provider, that go to resource for everyone wanting embrace a healthier, gluten free lifestyle. Whether it be by choice or by necessity.

two Gluten Free French Bread loaves

This is why I think holidays are about comfort, not just in food, but in the way we act towards each other. When it comes down to it, it’s about showing compassion, kindness, and warmth. Now…. speaking of warmth.

Let’s talk about this gluten free french bread ham breakfast strata, because it’s gonna warm your soul!

gluten free breakfast strata with ham and cheese

What is breakfast strata?

When guests come into town, make a strata or any gluten free casserole for that matter. To me, casseroles are sign of hospitality. Are the people you’re feeding trying a new gluten free lifestyle or diagnosed with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease? NO PROB! You can be their safe place, their comfort. Bust out the butter (grass fed if you really want to impress) and Udis gluten free French bread (soy free, dairy free).

Gluten Free French Bread from Udi's

This gluten free french bread ham breakfast strata recipe is an easy make ahead casserole to have on file for those very comforting “hospitable” moments It’s also a great use of holiday leftovers (like that honey baked ham) and it’s SUPER quick to make.

Here’s what you need. It’s quite simple!

  • Ham  – honey, maple, or just plain. Be sure to double check the ingredient for hidden gluten. Here’s a great resource for gluten/gluten free ingredients 
  • Veggies
  • Parmesan and Feta
  • Eggs
  • Herbs
  • butter/garlic
  • And OH SO CRUSTY Gluten Free French Bread.

pouring egg batter over a make ahead breakfast casserole

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

If you are making this breakfast strata ahead, all you have to do is:

  1. prepare your French bread and place it and the veggies in a dish.
  2. Cover it and place in fridge.
  3. Make your egg/cheese batter and keep that separate. Place in fridge until ready to cook.
  4. Pour over the french bread and ham/veggie mix. Then bake it up in 30 minutes. A 30 minute recipe! Like whoa…. AMAZING fast!

Check out this wicked fast French bread breakfast strata recipe, ya’ll!

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Gluten Free French Bread Ham Breakfast Strata {Make-Ahead or Ready in 30 minutes}


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5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This Gluten Free French Bread Breakfast Strata recipe is easy-to-follow and can be made ahead! A quick breakfast casserole with ham, perfect for brunch.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 Gluten Free 6 in French bread baguettes or one 12 inch cut in half
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter or non dairy butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup parmesan crumbles (extra for topping)
  • 1 1/3 cup or about 7-8oz of diced ham (nitrate free). Leftover Holiday ham works great.
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 oz feta crumbles
  • Fresh herbs and red pepper flakes to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 425F. Grease or oil down a casserole dish. 9×3 or 8×10 work.
  2. Slice your french bread down the middle lengthwise (long) so that it makes 4 half loaves. Like a sandwich
  3. Spread the garlic and butter evenly on all four slices.
  4. Place bread slices lined up with each other in the casserole dish.
  5. Next prepare you egg batter. Whisk together the egg, milk, egg white, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Set aside.
  6. Sprinkle your ham, celery, and onion evenly over the gluten free french bread.
  7. If you are making this ahead, see notes before pouring batter
  8. If you are making all at once, then you will pour the egg parmesan batter evenly over the bread, veggies, and ham. Don’t worry, you will have some bread crust ends sticking out above the batter if you have a smaller dish.
  9. Spread the feta crumbles on top and any extra parmesan you’d like to make more cheesy.
  10. Place in oven for 25-30 minutes or until bread is crusty/golden brown and eggs are cooked. Baking times will vary depending on the thickness of you french bread and your oven. Check at 25 minutes to be safe.
  11. Once you know it’s cooked, remove from oven.
  12. Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh herbs before serving.
  13. Salt/pepper to taste.

Notes

  • If you are making this ahead. Prepare your french bread and place veggies in dish. Cover and place in fridge. Make your egg/cheese batter and keep that separate. Place in fridge until ready to pour over bread and bake. Be sure to whisk egg batter again before pouring.
  • Any veggies will work but onion makes it more flavorful. Baking times will vary depending on the thickness of you french bread and your oven. Check at 25 -30 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Nutrition shown below is based on using Udi’s gluten free French bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 269
  • Sodium: 774.8mg
  • Fat: 13.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.3g
  • Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 18.3g
  • Cholesterol: 171.8mg

Keywords: breakfast strata, breakfast casserole, gluten free breakfast recipe, make ahead breakfast recipe

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Oh, I almost forgot the best part.

You don’t even have to wait for this gluten free french bread to be a day old in order to use it in a breakfast strata.

Yes, that’s usually what a true strata recipe will call for, but Udis gluten free french bread does wonders and bakes up nice and crusty! A Ham Breakfast strata that will please everyone (gluten free or not) and feed a crowd.

gluten free breakfast strata with ham

See, you’re gaining holiday hosting bonus points already, and with ease.

My heart is full! I mean, it’s full of gluten free “healthified” comfort food at it’s finest.

a slice of Gluten Free French Bread Ham Breakfast Strata

P.S my husband has never had a real breakfast strata, let alone gluten free breakfast strata.

In New Zealand, the holidays are in the Summer. Christmas BBQ Burgers are a real thing! Haha! Needless to say, I love making a new holiday-ish recipes for him to try. And guess what? He loves this breakfast casserole!

The way to a man’s heart is through is stomach, right? that’s probably true for everyone though.

Cheers to comfort, gluten free breakfast made easy, and the start of HOLIDAY season!

It’s a comin ya’ll!

What’s your favorite comfort food to make for others during the Holidays? Have you ever tried Gluten Free French bread or used french bread in a strata?

You so should! Just sayin…

Cheers,

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Udi’s Gluten Free. The opinions and text are all mine.

A Gluten Free French Bread Ham Breakfast Strata recipe that's easy-to-follow and will please everyone! Yes, it does exist! A Breakfast Casserole you can make ahead or bake in 30 minutes. Layers of breakfast staples like eggs, French bread, ham, veggies, and more. Great for a gluten free Brunch or Holiday table! @cottercrunch

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Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. nelu says

    11/24/2020 at 4:26 AM

    omg!!! i presented this as a special french traditional dish to my class… and wow got an A+

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      11/24/2020 at 9:26 PM

      What a fun project! I’m so glad Titus class liked it! Thanks for feedback nelu !

      Reply
  2. nelu says

    11/14/2020 at 5:15 AM

    i mean with temperature of oven and all pls

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      11/14/2020 at 11:20 AM

      The Temperature is listed in the recipe card. Can you see it? Let me know if not! 425F
      It’s here https://www.cottercrunch.com/gluten-free-french-bread-ham-breakfast-strata/print/42886/

      Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      11/14/2020 at 11:20 AM

      I’ll email you too

      Reply
      • nelu says

        11/19/2020 at 4:28 AM

        yap ! i got it thanks so much !!! love your recipes forever!

        Reply
        • Lindsay Cotter says

          11/19/2020 at 2:53 PM

          So glad! Happy to help!

          Reply
  3. nelu says

    11/14/2020 at 5:14 AM

    hey so can u tell the details of the baking part more precisely plsss

    Reply
  4. Rebekah says

    12/23/2016 at 1:02 PM

    Hi! I’m planning to make this Christmas morning. I couldn’t find a ham without nitrates ?. Do you think bacon would be ok ito substitute in this? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/23/2016 at 1:06 PM

      You can certainly use a ham with nitrates, although it’s not the greatest for you. At one time or another won’t hurt. You could also use Canadian bacon or I’m sure Bacon would work as well. You just might have to cook it a little before putting it in a strata. You could even use a turkey or chicken sausage. Let me know how it goes. Have a wonderful Christmas.!

      Reply
  5. Leigh says

    12/08/2016 at 10:08 PM

    I think you mixed up vertically and horizontally

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/08/2016 at 10:25 PM

      oh yes, thanks! I meant to say lay length wise across the casserole dish. LOL! Will fix.

      Reply
  6. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    10/28/2016 at 12:49 AM

    This looks so comforting and the perfect dish for sharing as it would totally impress too! 😉

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      10/28/2016 at 7:56 AM

      right? i kinda love all the crusty goodness! so easy!

      Reply
  7. Abby @BackatSquareZero says

    10/27/2016 at 6:47 PM

    We always do a breakfast casserole for Christmas morning. I need to remember about this one. Love that i could prep the night before and cook it while we are opening gifts.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/27/2016 at 7:06 PM

      Would LOVE for this breakfast strata to be a part of your plans for Christmas morning! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    10/27/2016 at 4:31 PM

    Just saying HI! You know I will never bake a lot of these & I do eat differntly than you BUT I love reading & salivating! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      10/27/2016 at 6:12 PM

      And I love you more for it! <3

      Reply
  9. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    10/27/2016 at 4:00 PM

    Casseroles always, always make me think comfort and coziness… probably because the only time I’ve ever had them was when I was at home or with family… so the two are kind of connected. This is seriously healthy comfort food at its finest <3

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      10/27/2016 at 6:24 PM

      i so agree! why i love this season. family, comfort, and feels slower… somewhat haha

      Reply
  10. Emily Kyle says

    10/27/2016 at 1:48 PM

    This looks like the most amazing brunch recipe 🙂 now if only I could find someone to make it for me and deliver it to my bed 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/27/2016 at 7:03 PM

      Haha!! That would be nice for sure!

      Reply
  11. Rebecca | NOURISHED. the blog says

    10/27/2016 at 12:46 PM

    Gluten free healthified comfort food is the best kind of food!! I’ve never had a strata before but this sounds awesome!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/27/2016 at 6:59 PM

      Yes, it sure it! Hope you try this! Would love hear if you do!

      Reply
  12. Laura says

    10/27/2016 at 8:27 AM

    This looks like the perfect breakfast to bake up on Christmas morning and eat in your slippers by the tree while the kids open presents….love it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/27/2016 at 6:57 PM

      Absolutely! Hope that’s exactly what you do! Thanks, Laura!

      Reply
  13. Emily says

    10/26/2016 at 10:46 PM

    OH MAN. WOW. This looks like I should just lick/eat the screen. I’ve tried the French Bread from Udi’s (that we get for my dad), and it is the bomb! 🙂 I haven’t made a french bread egg casserole in a long time. <3

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/27/2016 at 6:54 PM

      Haha!!
      Yes, Udi’s French bread is so delicious and you’ll love it in this breakfast strata!

      Reply
  14. Alisa Fleming says

    10/26/2016 at 9:59 PM

    I’m just getting into egg dishes, and need to add a strata to my list. This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/27/2016 at 6:50 PM

      You’re going to love it! Thanks, Alisa!

      Reply
  15. Maria says

    10/26/2016 at 7:34 PM

    I can’t believe this can be made in 30 minutes! And I need to try this french bread!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      10/26/2016 at 9:09 PM

      for sure! let me know if you do Maria!

      Reply
  16. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    10/26/2016 at 5:45 PM

    I’ve never actually made a strata! You need to stop making all this deliciousness because I’m baking as fast as I can over here. Haha! Now I was brinner…

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      10/26/2016 at 9:48 PM

      this is why we need to live closer. Or in New Zealand. ASAP!

      Reply
  17. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    10/26/2016 at 10:24 AM

    I love a good strata. They’re great for feeding a crowd too; so much comfort in that casserole dish. It’s awesome Udi’s has a bread that allows people with gluten issues to still enjoy strata.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      10/26/2016 at 4:41 PM

      right? I love that they put so much care into helping other with celiac too!

      Reply
  18. Blair says

    10/26/2016 at 8:16 AM

    We love breakfast for dinner, so I’m totally making this when I have some leftover holiday ham. Great idea, and beautiful photos, as always!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/27/2016 at 6:46 PM

      Mmm, breakfast for dinner needs to happen at least once a week…haha!! Can’t wait to hear what you think after you make this! Thanks, Blair!

      Reply
  19. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    10/26/2016 at 6:33 AM

    Ahhh this is everything! I don’t typically eat GF, but I’m so intrigued by the french bread! These photos are stunning Lindsay

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      10/26/2016 at 4:43 PM

      I think you’d love friend! Come visit. It’s warmer here. hehe

      Reply
  20. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    10/26/2016 at 6:05 AM

    For me holidays are more about the breakfast food than the dinner. I know crazy but I love a good comforting holiday breakfast. I’ve never made or had a strata before. Always a first for everything!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/27/2016 at 6:43 PM

      There’s just something about a delicious, comforting holiday breakfast to get the festivities going, right?! Yes, always a first and I really hope you try this strata! Let me know if you do!

      Reply
  21. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    10/26/2016 at 5:39 AM

    This reminds me of the “breakfast before” that my MIL makes during the holidays. SO I know that I would love it! Yes, even with the whole eggs…

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      10/26/2016 at 4:44 PM

      what’s her recipe? I’d love to know!

      Reply

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