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Chocolate Easter “Rocks” or Egg Strata Casserole

This is really a glorified french toast, so it’s quick. Mix cocoa and sugar in with the milk and eggs. But instead of dipping the bread in the egg mixture, cube the bread, mix it in the egg mixture. Scoop it out with a measuring scoop or large spoon onto a baking sheet--plan on one or two per person. Sprinkle with sugar and grated chocolate or chocolate chips. (The sugar makes the top nice and crispy as it bakes.) Bake for about 10-15 min, (depending on the size). in a 350 degree F oven, or until the tips that stick up are crispy.   Sprinkle with powdered sugar or chocolate syrup or just eat plain. For a casserole version, dump it all into a casserole, but it will take about a half hour to bake.

Berry Easter “Rocks” or Egg Strata Casserole

I think this is SO yummy--it is my favorite Easter breakfast!  It’s like baked french toast, but instead of dipping the bread in the egg mixture (add a little sugar), cube the bread, then mix it in the egg mixture. Sprinkle in frozen berries (I like a combination of blueberries and raspberries) at the last minute, or else they melt and turn it gray--which is not a bad thing, since it is supposed to be a rock! Scoop it out with a measuring scoop or large spoon onto a baking sheet--plan on one or two per person. Sprinkle with sugar and grated white chocolate or white chocolate chips. (The sugar makes the top nice and crispy as it bakes.) Bake for about 10-15 min, (depending on the size). in a 350 degree F oven, or until the tips that stick up are crispy.   Sprinkle with powdered sugar or berry syrup or just eat plain. For a casserole version, dump it all into a casserole, but it will take about a half hour to bake.

Savory Easter “Rocks” or Strata Casserole

Cube bread, and put it in a casserole. Mix egg, milk, onion, salt and diced onions (if you like onions.)  Pour on top of the bread cubes and sprinkle with cheese, meat, and / or vegetables.. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the tips are browned and cheese is melted. This can be mixed the night before, refrigerated, and baked in the morning.

These can be made into “rocks” instead. Scoop it out with a measuring scoop or large spoon onto a baking sheet--plan on one or two per person. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for about 10-15 min, (depending on the size) in a 350 degree oven, or until the tips that stick up are crispy.  

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2 egg

1 cup milk

4 bread slices

6 eggs

3 cups milk

12 bread slices

4 egg

2 cups milk

8 bread slices

8 eggs

4 cups milk

16 bread slices

2 servings

6 servings

4 servings

8 servings, or 4 teenagers!

This chart works with all three “rock” instructions above

Seasons > Easter > Activities for the Home > More Easter foods--how to use all those blown eggs

12 eggs

6 cups milk

enough bread to fill a 13x9 pan

12 servings

1 T. dijon mustard

1 T. fresh thyme or 1/2 t. ground thyme

sausage

ham

cherry tomatoes

saute onion, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes

ideas for savory stratas