Easy Cheese N Sausage Strata
Wake up to a warm and comforting breakfast with this Easy Cheese N Sausage Strata—a hearty, make-ahead casserole perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. Featuring layers of savory breakfast sausage, fluffy cubed bread, and gooey cheddar cheese, this dish comes together with a simple egg and milk mixture seasoned with dried mustard, salt, and black pepper for a flavorful bite in every forkful. With just 15 minutes of prep and the option to refrigerate overnight, this recipe is ideal for meal prepping or hosting guests. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this cheesy sausage strata is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s sure to transform your breakfast table into a feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Breakfast sausage
- 6 cups Day-old bread (cubed)
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Milk
- 8 Eggs
- 1 tsp Dried mustard
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set it aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until fully browned. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, dried mustard, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
Begin assembling the strata by layering half of the cubed bread in the greased baking dish. Top with half of the cooked sausage and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread, sausage, and cheese.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the assembled layers, ensuring all the bread is soaked with the liquid.
Let the strata sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the bread to fully absorb the egg mixture. For best results, cover and refrigerate it overnight before baking.
Bake the strata for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A knife inserted into the middle should come out clean.
Remove the strata from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Slice into portions and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 292.8 g | 375% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.9 g | 635% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2083 mg | 694% | |
| Sodium | 12151 mg | 528% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 403.1 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.4 g | ||
| Protein | 243.4 g | 487% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.8 mcg | 69% | |
| Calcium | 3017 mg | 232% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 2690 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
