The title of this popular breakfast casserole is a misnomer on two counts: It is neither an
omelet nor does it require 24 hours to prepare. Instead, it’s a simple strata that takes just
minutes to whip together. It can, however, sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours or even 36,
making it a perfect dish to prepare ahead of time. Here’s what we discovered:
Test Kitchen Discoveries
Layer the bread and cheese into the buttered baking dish to ensure even distribution.
Use dense white bread for the best texture and flavor.
Add grated onion to the eggs for a sharp onion flavor without
any cooking.
Season the custard liberally. Without a liberal amount of salt,
pepper, dry mustard, and Tabasco, the “omelet” tastes bland.
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