Contemporary Strata

Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A savory bread casserole layered with chicken, green pepper, and onion, baked with a creamy egg mixture—perfect for family gatherings or brunch gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups cubed old bread
  • 2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup green pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage

Instructions

  1. Place 2 cups bread cubes in a baking dish.
  2. Add cooked chicken, chopped green pepper, and chopped onion over the bread.
  3. Top with another 2 cups bread cubes.
  4. Beat eggs; combine with cream of chicken soup, milk, mayonnaise, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the dish.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
  7. Toss 1 cup bread cubes with melted butter.
  8. Sprinkle the buttered bread cubes on top of the casserole.
  9. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50 to 60 minutes until golden and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1010 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.4g 29% DV
Total Fat 66.8g 86% DV
Carbs 96.7g 35% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 27.3g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 934.3mg 41% DV
Potassium 951.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 166.5mg 56% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 625.3mcg 69% DV
Vitamin C 44mg 49% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 224.3mg 17% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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