Sausage Strata Brunch (Do Ahead)
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Description:
This Sausage Strata Brunch is a delightful recipe perfect for Christmas brunch or any leisurely morning gathering. What’s more, it offers the convenience of preparation the day before, allowing you to simply pop it in the oven when you’re ready. However, if you’re eager to indulge right away, fear not! You can still bake it immediately, but do allow for a brief rest at room temperature beforehand to ensure the bread achieves optimal absorption of the egg mixture. Originally sourced from the esteemed “Company’s Coming for Christmas,” this recipe has garnered rave reviews and is a personal favorite of mine.
Recipe Category: Breakfast
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Pork, Cheese, Meat, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 12 slices of aged cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- 8 sausages
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 cup milk
Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
Review Count: 2
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 825
- Fat Content: 63.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 23.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 332.8mg
- Sodium Content: 1593.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 1.8g
- Protein Content: 42.5g
Recipe Instructions:
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Scramble fry the sausage meat until cooked, draining off all excess fat.
- Line the greased dish with 6 slices of bread.
- Sprinkle the aged cheddar cheese over the bread layer.
- Pour the cooked sausage meat evenly over the cheese layer.
- Cover the sausage layer with the remaining slices of bread.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs together with milk, salt, pepper, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread layers in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the egg mixture.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the strata dish is close to room temperature to prevent any thermal shock to the baking dish.
- Bake the strata for approximately 1 hour or until set and golden brown on top.
This sumptuous Sausage Strata Brunch is sure to impress your guests with its rich flavors and make-ahead convenience. Whether served for a special holiday brunch or a cozy weekend gathering, it’s bound to become a beloved addition to your repertoire of favorite recipes.
