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Sausage Strata

Sausage Strata is weekend brunch done right -- an overnight baked casserole of bread, sausage, eggs, and cheese. Plan on roughly 80 minutes from start to finish, and it serves 8.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Additional: 240 min Total: 80 min

80Minutes

8Servings

4.8Rating

MediumLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
Ready in about {time} minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

8 cups cubed bread
1 lb breakfast sausage
2 cups shredded cheddar
8 eggs
2.5 cups milk
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

495Calories

39gFat

6gCarbs

29gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned, breaking it up, then drain.
Step 2
Butter a 9x13 dish. Layer half the bread, half the sausage, and half the cheese, then repeat.
Step 3
Whisk the eggs, milk, mustard powder, salt, and pepper and pour evenly over the top.
Step 4
Press down gently, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight so the bread soaks it up.
Step 5
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes until puffed and set in the center.
Step 6
Rest 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Cook's tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.
Prep all the ingredients before you start cooking; this one moves quickly once it is on the heat.

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