Description
Sausage Breakfast Strata is the ultimate brunch delight, combining layers of fluffy stale bread, savory sausage, and gooey cheddar cheese soaked in a rich egg custard. Perfect for gatherings or lazy mornings, this hearty casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked to golden perfection. It’s a simple yet impressive dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale bread (cubed)
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the crumbled sausage for about 5-7 minutes. Transfer it to a bowl.
- Sauté the chopped onion and diced bell pepper in the same skillet until tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the stale bread cubes in the baking dish, followed by half of the sausage, sautéed veggies, and cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers and gently press down with a fork.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 210mg