Savory Sausage and Cheese Strata
This savory strata combines layers of cheese, eggs, and sausage for a hearty breakfast delight. Perfect for weekend brunch or make-ahead gatherings.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces breakfast sausage crumbled and browned
- 10 cups French bread cubed, stale or dried
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 10 large eggs
- 2.5 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 3-quart baking dish.
- Spread half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the browned sausage and Swiss cheese over the bread cubes.
- Repeat layering with remaining bread, sausage, and cheese.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, pressing down gently to help the bread absorb the liquid.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the strata is puffed and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish is perfect for prepping the night before and simply baking in the morning. Just ensure your bread is adequately dried or stale for the best texture.