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!
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?
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.
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!
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).
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.
Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
If you are making this breakfast strata ahead, all you have to do is:
- prepare your French bread and place it and the veggies in a dish.
- Cover it and place in fridge.
- Make your egg/cheese batter and keep that separate. Place in fridge until ready to cook.
- 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}
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 7 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
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
- 2 –6 inch gluten free French bread baguettes or 1–12 inch cut in half
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter or non dairy butter, room temp
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 cloves
- 5 eggs
- ½ cup egg whites
- 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ to ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese crumbles + extra for topping
- 1 ⅓ cup (8 ounces) diced ham
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles
- Fresh herbs and red pepper flakes, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Spray an 8×10 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the French bread down the middle lengthwise (long) so that it makes 4 half loaves.
- Spread the butter and garlic evenly on all four slices of bread.
- Place bread slices in the casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan. Set aside.
- Sprinkle the ham, onion, and celery over the bread.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread.
- Spread the feta crumbles and more Parmesan, if desired, on top.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until bread is crusty/golden brown and eggs are cooked.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
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
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.
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.
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.
Hi! Sounds delicious but maybe a silly question: if you are not prepping the strata ahead of time, do you thaw the Udi’s French baquettes first? Also, can one eliminate the cheese without affecting the recipe? One of my guests is dairy-free. Can you sub with grated almond cheese?
No silly questions here! This is a recipe we will be updating soon. But if you want to make it ahead of time, then yes, I would thaw the gluten free bread. And I would try daiya cheese. Their new blends with chickpea protein melt well and are delicious! Hope this helps! Keep me posted.
Thank you, Lindsay, but if you are NOT making it ahead of time, do you cut the Udi’s French banquettes frozen (not thawed)? The recipe does not say whether to thaw it first. I would think it would be hard to cut the bread frozen or no?
Just emailed you! 🙂 But I would cut the bread thawed, yes.
omg!!! i presented this as a special french traditional dish to my class… and wow got an A+
What a fun project! I’m so glad Titus class liked it! Thanks for feedback nelu !
i mean with temperature of oven and all pls
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/
I’ll email you too
yap ! i got it thanks so much !!! love your recipes forever!
So glad! Happy to help!
hey so can u tell the details of the baking part more precisely plsss
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!
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.!
I think you mixed up vertically and horizontally
oh yes, thanks! I meant to say lay length wise across the casserole dish. LOL! Will fix.
This looks so comforting and the perfect dish for sharing as it would totally impress too! 😉
right? i kinda love all the crusty goodness! so easy!
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.
Would LOVE for this breakfast strata to be a part of your plans for Christmas morning! 🙂
Just saying HI! You know I will never bake a lot of these & I do eat differntly than you BUT I love reading & salivating! 🙂
And I love you more for it! <3
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
i so agree! why i love this season. family, comfort, and feels slower… somewhat haha
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 🙂
Haha!! That would be nice for sure!
Gluten free healthified comfort food is the best kind of food!! I’ve never had a strata before but this sounds awesome!!
Yes, it sure it! Hope you try this! Would love hear if you do!
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!
Absolutely! Hope that’s exactly what you do! Thanks, Laura!
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
Haha!!
Yes, Udi’s French bread is so delicious and you’ll love it in this breakfast strata!
I’m just getting into egg dishes, and need to add a strata to my list. This looks amazing!
You’re going to love it! Thanks, Alisa!
I can’t believe this can be made in 30 minutes! And I need to try this french bread!
for sure! let me know if you do Maria!
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…
this is why we need to live closer. Or in New Zealand. ASAP!
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.
right? I love that they put so much care into helping other with celiac too!
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!
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!
Ahhh this is everything! I don’t typically eat GF, but I’m so intrigued by the french bread! These photos are stunning Lindsay
I think you’d love friend! Come visit. It’s warmer here. hehe
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!
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!
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…
what’s her recipe? I’d love to know!