Best 2 Holiday Sausage Strata Recipes

Prepare to savor the essence of holiday festivities with our exploration of the perfect "holiday sausage strata" recipe. This delectable dish combines layers of savory breakfast sausage, tender bread, and a fluffy egg mixture, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will elevate your holiday brunch or breakfast gathering. Whether you prefer a classic version or a creative twist, our curated collection of recipes promises to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

HOLIDAY SAUSAGE STRATA

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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 9h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound breakfast or Italian sausage, removed from casing
4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
14 to 16 slices (1/2-inch thick) French/Italian bread, left out overnight or toasted
12 ounces Gruyere, shredded
2 cups half-and-half
12 large eggs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Cracked black pepper
3 cups broccoli florets with about 1 1/2 inches of stalk remaining
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, crumbling it with a spoon, until mostly brown but still a little pink, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel; reserve the sausage fat separately.
Butter both sides of the bread with the butter. Arrange half of the bread in 1 layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with half the sausage, followed by half the Gruyere. Repeat with another layer of the remaining bread, sausage and cheese.
In a bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, 2 teaspoons of the salt and some pepper. Pour the mixture over the layers of bread, sausage and cheese. Cover in plastic wrap and weigh down the strata with a couple sacks of rice/beans in a zipper top bag to compress it. Refrigerate overnight.
The morning of baking, remove the plastic wrap and weights. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Toss the broccoli with the reserved sausage fat, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Dot the top of the strata with the broccoli florets so the broccoli tops are still visible (to look like trees) but the stalks are submerged in the custard. Bake until the edges pull away from the dish and the center is puffed, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Right before serving, sprinkle with the Parmesan to mimic snow on trees.

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST STRATA WITH SAUSAGE (OR NOT)

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This easy overnight breakfast strata is perfect for holiday mornings. When time is tight and a special breakfast is in order, this fits the bill on both counts. Add sausage for the meat-eaters and for the vegetarians, you can leave it out or substitute veggie sausage. It's delicious either way.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup white button mushrooms
6 eggs
2 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground pepper
8 slices white bread (crusts removed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use medium)
1/2 pound sausage

Steps:

In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil and saute the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms until soft, about 7-8 minutes. Set aside.
If using sausage, brown it in a medium saute pan and drain.
If using veggie sausage, heat it in the microwave for a minute or so and crumble.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, salt, and pepper.
Spray two approximately 4" x 8'' baking pans/casserole dishes with non-stick cooking spray.
Layer two slices of the bread in the bottom of each pan.
Sprinkle 1/4 of the veggies over the bread in each pan.
Spread half the crumbled sausage over the sausage version.
Sprinkle on 1/4 of the cheese over each.
Pour about 1/2 cup of the egg mixture over the top.
Add a layer of the remaining bread, two more slices each, then veggies, then sausage over the sausage side, then cheese.
Pour the rest of the egg mixture evenly over the top of each.
Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least three hours.
In the morning, uncover and bake at 325 degrees for about 40 - 50 minutes, until set.

Tips:

Use a variety of bread: This will give your strata a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of white, wheat, and rye bread.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the strata tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
Use a deep dish: This will prevent the strata from overflowing in the oven.
Bake the strata until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 1 hour.
Let the strata cool for a few minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the strata to set.

Conclusion:

Holiday sausage strata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover bread and sausage. With a few simple tips, you can make a strata that is sure to impress your family and friends.