Overnight sausage strata is a hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole that is perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. This dish can be easily prepared the night before, making it a great option for those who are short on time in the morning. With sausage, eggs, bread, and cheese as the main ingredients, the sausage strata is a protein-packed dish that is sure to keep you feeling full and satisfied. It's perfect for serving to a crowd or meal prepping for the week.
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EASY SAUSAGE STRATA
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
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
OVERNIGHT SAUSAGE STRATA
This egg bake recipe is delicious and easy for breakfast or brunch!
Provided by Land O'Lakes
Categories Egg Bake Sausage Pork Meat, poultry, and seafood Egg Breakfast and Brunch
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook sausage, green pepper and red pepper in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 3-5 minutes or until sausage is browned and peppers are crisply tender . Drain off fat, if necessary. Stir sausage mixture and bread cubes together in large bowl. Place into ungreased 2-quart round baking dish; set aside.
- Combine fat free half & half, Fresh Buttery Taste Spread, eggs and onion salt in same bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Cover tightly; refrigerate overnight.
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Uncover; bake 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and cheese is browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 185 milligrams, Sodium 1600 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 27 grams
HOLIDAY SAUSAGE STRATA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 9h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
EASY BREAKFAST STRATA
We start this breakfast casserole the night before so it's ready for the oven the next day. That way, we don't have to deal with the prep and dirty dishes first thing in the morning! -Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with pepper and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, place sausage mixture over bread. Sprinkle with cheese., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, mustard and milk; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
OVERNIGHT SAUSAGE STRATA
This dish is convenient since you prepare it the night before baking. I always serve this when we have overnight guests because there's no morning prep time. I get to visit while it's in the oven.-Elizabeth Link, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, Italian seasoning and pepper; mix well. Pour over bread. Crumble sausage over top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
SAUSAGE STRATA
A Christmas morning favorite, or anytime you're serving breakfast to overnight guests. Making this dish the day before and refrigerating overnight is recommended to develop flavor.
Provided by calamari
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 10h25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- The day before:.
- Grease a 9"x13" baking pan.
- In a large skillet, saute sausage and peppers. Break up the sausage, stirring and frying until it is well-browned. Drain off the fat. Stir mustard into the sausage.
- Arrange 6 slices of bread on bottom of baking pan. Top with 1/2 of the sausage and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining bread, sausage, and cheese to make a second layer.
- Beat eggs in large bowl. Beat in milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour beaten mixture over layers in the baking pan.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- On serving day:.
- Remove baking pan from refrigerator one hour before cooking to reach room temperature.
- Bake uncovered at 350F for 40-50 minutes or until center seems set. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use a good quality sausage for the best flavor. A spicy sausage will add a nice kick, while a mild sausage will be more family-friendly.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the strata, such as chopped bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
- If you don't have time to let the strata sit overnight, you can bake it right away. Just increase the baking time to 1 hour.
- Serve the strata with a side of fruit or salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Overnight sausage strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that is perfect for a crowd. It can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy mornings. Simply assemble the strata the night before, then pop it in the oven in the morning. In just over an hour, you'll have a hot and hearty breakfast that everyone will love.
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