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Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

A sophisticated Easter brunch centerpiece combining smoky Gouda, tender asparagus, and a bourbon-infused maple drizzle for a harmonious sweet and savory bite.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 10 cups day-old brioche bread, cubed
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups smoked Gouda, shredded
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread half of the bread cubes evenly in the baking dish. Top with half of the asparagus, smoked Gouda, and chives.
  4. Repeat layering with remaining bread, asparagus, Gouda, and chives.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the strata, pressing down gently to soak the bread.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown and set.
  8. While strata bakes, combine maple syrup and bourbon in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  9. Drizzle bourbon maple syrup over slices of strata before serving warm.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 89%
strong
85%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 85%
strong
84%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Wild Turkey Longbranch complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 84%
strong
82%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 82%
strong
80%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Booker’s Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Knob Creek Rye complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Smoked Gouda and Asparagus Breakfast Strata with Bourbon Maple Drizzle

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its baked profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 80%