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Sausage Cheddar Breakfast Strata
Loaded with cheese, sausage, and peppers, Strata is the perfect breakfast casserole for a crowd!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 442 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground pork sausage
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 6 cups bread cubes slightly dried
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese about 8oz, divided
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup half and half or light cream
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains, drain the fat and return the sausage to the pan. Add the peppers and cook until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a large bowl (add ½ teaspoon black pepper if desired).
- Add the bread, peppers, sausage, and half of the cheese to the egg mixture. Toss to combine and let rest for 5 minutes. Toss again until the liquid is absorbed.
- Add the mixture to a greased 2 qt baking dish. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 48 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until set in the middle.
- Rest 10 minutes before cutting.
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Notes
- Leftover vegetables can be added. If adding additional fresh vegetables, ensure they're cooked to remove excess moisture.
- Any dry or stale bread will work well. Be sure to allow the bread to soak in the exx mixture. Toss gently so the bread doesn't break up too much.
- Swap out the cheese for any cheeses you have on hand but be sure to include a flavorful bold cheese as well.
- Leftover strata can be stored in the fridge in a covered container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
442
(22%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
190mg
(63%)
Sodium
885mg
(37%)
Potassium
344mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
828IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
413mg
(41%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 442 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 885mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 828IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 413mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.