Breakfast Strata with Sausage
This breakfast strata with sausage is the perfect make-ahead breakfast! Versatile enough for weekdays, busy weekends, or for special occasions.
Servings: 8 Pieces
Calories: 644kcal
Equipment
- Large Heavy Bottom Skillet
- Medium Size Bowl or Large Measuring Cup
- 9 by 13-inch Casserole Dish
Ingredients
- ¾ Lb Breakfast Sausage
- 6 Eggs Beaten
- 1 ½ Cups Whole Milk
- 4 Cups Cubed White Bread 8 Oz. by weight or approx. 6-7 slices of plain white bread
- 2 Cups White Cheddar Shredded
- 1 ¼ Teaspoon Ground Mustard
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- The day prior to serving, heat a heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Crumble the sausage into bite-sized pieces as it cooks.
- While sausage is cooking, beat eggs, milk, ground mustard and kosher salt together in a medium sized bowl or large measuring cup.
- Add bread cubes to a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish and top with browned sausage and shredded cheese. Mix to combine.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture evenly over the dry ingredients. Press down on any of the bread cubes that are sticking up to ensure that they don't dry out.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight. (This can be made the same day, just let it rest for an hour or two prior to baking).
- Remove the strata from refrigerator and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until bubbly and brown. Remove and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1378mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 5mg
