Sausage Strata
Start your morning or impress at brunch with this irresistible Sausage Strata, a savory bread pudding that’s bursting with comforting flavors and hearty ingredients. Featuring layers of cubed day-old bread, browned Italian sausage, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, this dish is elevated by a custard blend of milk, heavy cream, eggs, and Dijon mustard, creating a rich and creamy texture. Topped with vibrant sliced green onions for a touch of freshness, this easy casserole-style recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd. With minimal prep and a bake time under an hour, it’s a make-ahead wonder that embodies the ultimate breakfast casserole. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy weekend meal—Sausage Strata will become your new go-to comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
- 6 cups Bread (preferably day-old, cubed into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 8 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 3 Green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is fully browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set the cooked sausage aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Layer half of the cubed bread into the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the cooked sausage and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, sausage, and cheese.
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the layered bread, sausage, and cheese. Gently press down on the layers with the back of a spoon or spatula to help the bread absorb the liquid.
Sprinkle the top with sliced green onions for added flavor and color.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the strata is set in the center.
Let the sausage strata cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 367.0 g | 471% | |
| Saturated Fat | 170.8 g | 854% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2363 mg | 788% | |
| Sodium | 13120 mg | 570% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 527.2 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.6 g | ||
| Protein | 289.0 g | 578% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.8 mcg | 69% | |
| Calcium | 3780 mg | 291% | |
| Iron | 49.5 mg | 275% | |
| Potassium | 3458 mg | 74% | |
*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.
