Best 9 Cheddar Vegetable And Sausage Strata Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece: cheddar vegetable and sausage strata. This delightful dish combines the savory flavors of sausage, the vibrant colors of fresh vegetables, and the gooey richness of cheddar cheese, all nestled between layers of tender bread. It is a perfect choice for a hearty breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a delectable dinner. With its versatile nature, this strata can be customized to your liking, making it a favorite among both novice and experienced cooks. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEDDAR, VEGETABLE AND SAUSAGE STRATA



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Categories     Vegetable     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Sausage     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 1-inch-thick slices French bread (each about 3x5 inches)
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups half and half
2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 x 1/4-inch strips
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
6 ounces smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons minced onion
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Fit 8 bread slices in prepared dish. Cut remaining bread slice into 1-inch cubes; fit cubes into any empty spaces. Whisk eggs, mustard, basil and salt in medium bowl to blend; whisk in half and half. Ladle custard over bread. Cover; chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle mixture in dish with black pepper. Top with half of cheese, then bell pepper, tomatoes, sausage, onion and remaining cheese. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil. Bake until strata is set and springy to touch, about 20 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

VEGGIE SAUSAGE STRATA



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As a retired home economics teacher, I've made quite a few recipes through the years. This hearty casserole is a favorite in my family. -Dorothy Erickson, Blue Eye, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 medium green peppers, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 teaspoons ground mustard
12 slices bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, green peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard. Stir in the sausage mixture, bread, spinach, cheeses and zucchini. , Transfer mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 34g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 1236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHEESE SAUSAGE STRATA



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Sausage provides plenty of flavor in this hearty egg strata. It's a great addition to a brunch buffet, because it's assembled the night before to cut down on last-minute fuss. -Teresa Marchese, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
9 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups whole milk
9 slices bread, cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the eggs, milk, bread, cheese, bacon and mustard. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

EASY SAUSAGE STRATA



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This strata is really easy to make. Put it together the day before, then just remove from the refrigerator and bake. Ham or bacon can be substituted for the sausage. Sometimes I add cooked chopped broccoli for a change of pace.

Provided by LISAJANI

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 10h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound pork sausage
6 (1 ounce) slices bread, cubed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
  • Layer bread cubes, sausage, and Cheddar cheese in a lightly greased 7x11 inch baking dish. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt, and mustard. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cube mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 206.5 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1195 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SAUSAGE AND SWISS CHARD STRATA



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Something like a cross between an omelet casserole and bread pudding, strata is perfect for serving a crowd at breakfast or brunch as it can be made ahead of time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bulk sweet or spicy Italian sausage
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 bunch Swiss chard (1 pound), stems diced medium, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces and rinsed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 day-old baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 1/2 cups whole milk
7 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a small bowl, leaving behind as much fat as possible. Add shallots and chard stems to skillet and cook over medium until shallots are translucent, 3 minutes. Add a little water to pan and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with spoon. Add chard leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread half the sausage in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with half the chard mixture. Top with bread, overlapping slices slightly. Top with remaining sausage and chard mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together milk and eggs, season with salt and pepper, and pour evenly over top. Firmly press on strata to submerge bread in egg mixture. Cover dish tightly with foil and let sit 10 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight).
  • Bake strata 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until cheese melts and egg mixture is mostly absorbed and set in center, 6 to 10 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 g, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g

BACON, CHEDDAR AND SPINACH STRATA



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Even with just one layer of filling in the middle of this strata, you'll be looking at a gorgeous casserole which should thoroughly impress your brunch guests . . . bottomless Mimosas or no.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, cubed
12 large eggs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 ½ cups heavy cream
1 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 pound fresh spinach, wilted, squeezed dry
12 ounces shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Oil bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with about a tablespoon of bacon fat.
  • Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
  • Crack eggs into a separate mixing bowl. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Add cream and whisk mixture thoroughly.
  • Pour egg/cream mixture over the bread cubes and mix to distribute ingredients evenly. Allow bread mixture to sit about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
  • Transfer half of the bread mixture to the baking pan; spread evenly over the bottom and press mixture down a bit. Top with half of the grated Cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon pieces in an even layer over the cheese. Place the cooked spinach over the bacon; top with half of the remaining cheese. Finish with the rest of the soaked bread cubes, spread evenly and pressed down slightly. Sprinkle with the rest of the grated cheese. Cover and let strata sit at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake strata in preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes. Optionally, you can broil the strata for a minute or two to brown the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 267.7 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1168.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SIMPLE SAUSAGE STRATA



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This make-ahead strata is made simple with ready-to-serve sausage links. Make it the night before and serve it up at breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices whole wheat bread
8 fully cooked pork sausage patties, finely chopped
3 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
6 eggs
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange bread slices in single layer on bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; top with sausage, vegetables and 1/2 cup cheddar.
  • Beat eggs in medium bowl. Stir in cottage cheese; pour over ingredients in pan.
  • Bake 25 min. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar. Bake an additional 5 min. or until center is set. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

SPICY SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE STRATA



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This makes a nice Saturday breakfast or brunch dish. And for those who like breakfast dishes for dinner this is great. I like to serve it for breakfast on Holiday mornings, because it has to refrigerate overnight before you bake it. Note: time does not include refrigeration.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h

Yield 1 strata, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs bulk hot Italian sausages
1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
8 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons ground mustard
12 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium zucchini, sliced thin
1 cup sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and bell pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
  • Carefully drain off extra grease.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and mustard.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking; keeping the foil on.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 40 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 40 to 45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.1, Fat 48.9, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 267.9, Sodium 1565.8, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 35.1

SPINACH AND CHEDDAR STRATA



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This is a great option for a vegetarian dinner; the eggs, cheese, and milk provide plenty of protein.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces spinach
3 cups day-old bread cubes (1 inch)
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 1/4 cups grated sharp white cheddar (3 ounces)
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander and drain, pressing with a rubber spatula to release as much liquid as possible. Divide bread and spinach among 4 small, shallow 8-ounce baking dishes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and 3/4 cup cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide mixture evenly among baking dishes and top with 1/2 cup cheese. Set dishes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until set in middle and golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color, texture, and flavor to the strata. Some good options include broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • If you don't have any cooked sausage, you can use ground beef or turkey instead.
  • Be sure to grease the baking dish before adding the strata mixture. This will help to prevent the strata from sticking.
  • Bake the strata until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the strata hot or cold. It is also a great make-ahead dish.

Conclusion:

Cheddar vegetable and sausage strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and sausage. With its hearty and flavorful ingredients, this strata is sure to please everyone at your table.

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