Easy 6 Ingredient Strata Recipe

If you want to make the most delicious Strata recipe, you need to make this Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole! With just six ingredients you can make this delicious spinach and cheese strata.

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What Makes This Instant Pot Strata Recipe Incredible?

Delicious. Perfectly fluffy eggs. Perfectly cooked veggies . Ooey, gooey cheese . Delicious sourdough bread . This strata recipe is everything you could possibly want in a quick breakfast/brunch recipe. It might even be the best breakfast casserole recipe I’ve ever made!

Quick. Make this delectable breakfast dish in just 20 minutes! Who doesn’t love a wonderfully tasty dish that they can make in less than 30 minutes ?

Easy. There isn’t much more to this recipe than mixing the ingredients together and cooking them. In fact, you can even mix the ingredients together the night before if you’re the meal prepping type, making this a fantastic Christmas breakfast casserole option.

Instant Pot. This recipe is made even easier thanks to your Instant Pot . I seriously wonder sometimes what I would do if I didn’t have my Instant Pot . Eat out a lot more, that’s what, and we all know how unhealthy and expensive constantly eating out can be.

How Do You Make This Strata Recipe?

Grease. Thoroughly cover a 6 x 3 springform pan with grease and set aside. Grease it very well, or use a circle of parchment paper to line the bottom of the dish for extra easy removal.
Mix. In a large mixing bowl , whisk together the eggs, half and half (or milk), and salt and pepper. Stir in bread, cheese, spinach, and green onions.
Pour. Pour the mixture into the greased pan.
Place. Put 1.5 cups of water into the Instant Pot . Place a steamer rack in the pot. Place the bread and egg mixture on the rack.
Cook. Close the lid. Press PRESSURE COOK and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. Allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
Remove. Carefully remove the pan from the rack and ensure the strata is cooked through. You may need to use a paper towel to pat the top of the frittata dry. Allow it to cook a little from the residual heat before releasing the sides of the springform pan .
Serve. Slice it up and enjoy!

What Is The Difference Between A Strata, A Frittata, And A Quiche?

Though the three can seem quite similar, they all have distinct characteristics that separate them from each other. Here are how they differentiate from each other:

Quiche Recipe

A quiche is an egg, veggie (and sometimes meat) mixture that has a crust.

Frittata Recipe

Unlike a quiche, a frittata is crustless. It often involves pre-cooking some ingredients in a skillet, and then often finishing them off in the oven. Check out my Herb and Cheese Frittata , Asparagus Cheese Frittata or Broccoli Frittata with Ham and Peppers for some delicious frittata recipes.

Strata Recipe

A strata (which means layers) usually involves layers of egg, milk, cheese, etc baked into a casserole.

Can This Strata Recipe Be Refrigerated Before Cooking?

A lot of strata recipes call for you to put the recipe together the night before and refrigerate it overnight. This allows the bread to soak up more of the egg mixture.

I’ve found that this isn’t necessary when making this easy breakfast casserole in a pressure cooker , but you can certainly put it together the night before for a simple make-ahead breakfast. However, I wouldn’t allow this strata recipe to refrigerate uncooked for any longer than overnight.

Tips and Tricks for Making this Spinach and Cheese Strata Recipe

Don’t have an Instant Pot ? Check out my 5-Ingredient Savory Bread Pudding for a simple oven version.
You can also make this in a standard 6 x 3 pan. In this case, definitely line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper , and tip the frittata onto a serving plate when finished.
You can also add 1/2 ham to the recipe if you’d like some kind of meat in the dish.
If you’d like to add bacon, make sure you cook and crumble the bacon first.

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Keto Orange Scones - A great low carb grab and go breakfast option.
Air Fried Herb and Cheese Frittata - Delicious, easy and it makes a great base for just about any frittata.
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Keto Crepes - packed with lemon and blueberry flavor.

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Strata Recipe | Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

Equipment

6 x 3 FAT DADDIO BAKING PAN

Ingredients

▢ 6 Eggs
▢ 1 cup Half and Half , or milk
▢ 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
▢ 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
▢ 4 slices Sourdough Bread , cut into cubes
▢ 3 cups Spinach , chopped
▢ 1 cup Green Onions , chopped
▢ 1 cup Shredded Cheese

Instructions

Grease a 6 x 3 springform pan and set aside. Grease it very well, or use a circle of parchment paper to line the bottom of the dish for extra easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl , whisk together the eggs, half and half (or milk), salt and pepper. Stir in bread, cheese, spinach, and green onions.
Pour the mixture into the greased pan.
Put 1.5 cups of water into the Instant Pot . Place a steamer rack in the pot. Place the bread and egg mixture on the rack.
Close the lid. Press PRESSURE COOK and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. Allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the pan from the rack and ensure the strata is cooked through. You may need to use a paper towel to pat the top of the frittata dry. Allow it to cook a little from the residual heat before releasing the sides of the springform pan.
Serve and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks for Making this Spinach and Cheese Strata Recipe

Don’t have an Instant Pot? Check out my 5-Ingredient Savory Bread Pudding for a simple oven version.
You can also make this in a standard 6 x 3 pan. In this case, definitely line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper , and tip the frittata on to a serving plate when finished.
You can also add 1/2 ham to the recipe if you’d like some kind of meat in the dish.
If you’d like to add bacon, make sure you cook and crumble the bacon first.

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Strata Recipe | Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

6 Eggs
1 cup Half and Half or milk
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
4 slices Sourdough Bread cut into cubes
3 cups Spinach chopped
1 cup Green Onions chopped
1 cup Shredded Cheese

Instructions

Grease a 6 x 3 springform pan and set aside. Grease it very well, or use a circle of parchment paper to line the bottom of the dish for extra easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl , whisk together the eggs, half and half (or milk), salt and pepper. Stir in bread, cheese, spinach, and green onions.
Pour the mixture into the greased pan.
Put 1.5 cups of water into the Instant Pot . Place a steamer rack in the pot. Place the bread and egg mixture on the rack.
Close the lid. Press PRESSURE COOK and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. Allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the pan from the rack and ensure the strata is cooked through. You may need to use a paper towel to pat the top of the frittata dry. Allow it to cook a little from the residual heat before releasing the sides of the springform pan.
Serve and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks for Making this Spinach and Cheese Strata Recipe

Don’t have an Instant Pot? Check out my 5-Ingredient Savory Bread Pudding for a simple oven version.
You can also make this in a standard 6 x 3 pan. In this case, definitely line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper , and tip the frittata on to a serving plate when finished.
You can also add 1/2 ham to the recipe if you’d like some kind of meat in the dish.
If you’d like to add bacon, make sure you cook and crumble the bacon first.

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Mix things up this Taco Tuesday with these delicious and keto-friendly Flank Steak Fajitas! They’re the easiest flank steak fajitas you can make and oh-so-delicious!

What Makes These Flank Steak Fajitas So Awesome?

Fast. This delicious sheet pan recipe will have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes .
Easy. Throw all of the ingredients on a pan and bake. That’s it.
Low Carb . No guilt with these fajitas. There are only 6 net carbs per serving.
Gluten-Free . Forget worrying about finding the perfect tortilla substitute for your family with gluten allergies. Just skip the shell completely!

Most of us are well aware of how delicious fajitas can be with all their flavor and fun variations. However, a lot of people don’t know how easy they are, even easier than tacos if you can believe it. They’re easy to customize with your favorite toppings and ingredients, just like tacos are.

What makes these Flank Steak Fajitas so easy is the fact that they’re not made in the traditional manner in a skillet. The vegetables and meat are cooked at the same time on a baking sheet in the oven.

This means once you chop it all, you just have to toss it onto the pan, throw it in the oven, wait for them to cook, and dinner is ready.

How Do You Tenderize Fajita Meat?

The best way to make fajita meat tender is to marinate it so the acidity starts to break down the fibers in the meat. That’s why I have you marinate the flank steak as you’re prepping your veggies to bake.

The meat will take a little marinating. However, I have the perfect fajita spice mix for your Flank Steak Fajitas that contain spices you are sure to be familiar with. If you’ve never made your own fajita spice mix, you’re missing out.

Ditch the store-bought mix and throw together your own mix to make the tastiest Keto Steak Fajitas you’ve ever had.

Can I Have Fajitas On Keto?

You absolutely can have fajitas on a keto diet. However, they may not be what you traditionally think of as fajitas .

Corn and flour tortillas can be quite high in carbs, so it’s best to skip those if you want to stay in ketosis. There are some yummy low carb tortillas on the shelves of grocery stores now, but they should be consumed in moderation.

My recommendation would be to let the flavors of the low carb ingredients (or traditional fajita filling) be the star of the show and skip the tortillas altogether. These Keto Steak Fajitas are so good you won’t even miss the carbs.

Flank Steak Fajita Ingredients

Flank Steak Spice Mix

Ground Cumin
Ancho Chile Powder
Ground Coriander
Onion Powder
Kosher Salt

For The Fajitas

Garlic Powder
olive oil , or coconut oil
Lemon Juice
Flank steak
Onions, chopped
Bell Peppers
Jalapeño Peppers
Lettuce leaves

Watch a Video on How to Make a Great Keto Steak Fajita

How To Make Flank Steak Fajitas

Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking sheet with a keto-friendly cooking spray and set aside. Turn on your broiler and move an oven shelf to the highest position in the oven.
While your oven heats, place the flank steak into a large bowl. Add in the flank steak, 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, and the Spicy Meat rub. Mix well with your hands, turning the flank steak to coat it in the marinade. Set aside and let this marinate while you chop the vegetables.

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Place chopped vegetables on the prepared sheet pan (Why dirty another bowl, am I right?) Pour 1 tablespoon of oil over the vegetables. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Use your hands to mix the vegetables with the oil, squishing lightly to macerate the vegetables. Move the vegetables onto one side of the sheet pan, spreading them in one thin layer.

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4 . Place the marinated flank steak on the other side of the sheet.

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Broil for 6-8 minutes . Check the flank steak with a meat thermometer (135F for medium rare). If the steak is ready, use a set of tongs to remove it to a plate. Cover the plate and allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes.

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Meanwhile, toss the vegetables with the tongs , and broil for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a serving dish.

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Slice the meat on the bias into thin slices. Serve the meat and vegetables either by themselves or on lettuce leaves for wrapping.

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Expert Tips For Making Flank Steak Fajitas

You can turn this (or the leftovers) into a salad by adding a little of the spice rub seasoning to a mix of equal parts of mayo and sour cream for dressing.
Do not overcook the flank steak or it will get dry and rubbery. If in doubt, undercook it a bit and let it sit under foil so that it can finish cooking.
The vegetables take longer to cook so remove the steak to allow the veggies to cook.

What Are Good Toppings For Fajitas?

With any fajitas , the meat is the star of the show. With the delicious marinade you use for the flank steak in this recipe, that is definitely the case.

That being said, you can take your Keto Fajitas up a notch with some delicious toppings. You’ve already cooked the peppers and onions along with the fajita meat, but here are a few other low carb ingredients that might make for a perfect keto meal :

Cheese
Sour Cream
Avocado
Lettuce
Cauliflower Rice
Tomatillo Salsa
Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

How Long Do They Last?

For best results, enjoy these flank steak fajitas within 4-5 days of preparing them. You may be able to stretch them a day or two longer if you cook the flank steak a few days before the “use by” date on the package.

What Do You Serve With Flank Steak Fajitas?

Flank Steak Fajitas pair well with anything that you would normally serve with tacos or Mexican food in general. Beans or rice are my preferred sides if I’m not watching my carbs that day.

Here are some great recipes you can make along with the fajitas :

Refried Beans

What’s a Mexican food night without refried beans? These Pressure Cooker Refried Beans are so delicious and simple, you’ll never want to buy canned refried beans again.
Make my Mexican Rice Recipe (or Arroz a la Mexicana) in your instant pot or pressure cooker in just one easy step!
Looking for a great keto appetizer to go with your fajitas? Check out my Low Carb Queso Fundido . It’s a delightfully cheesy dip that’s to die for!
Steak Quesadillas are a quick and easy way to please the whole family.

And if you’re looking for more great flanks steak recipes, check out my Air Fried Beef Satay .

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