Italian Pumpkin Strata
Description:
This delightful Italian Pumpkin Strata recipe, originating from a Carnation Evaporated Milk can and adapted with a personal touch, is a warm and comforting dish perfect for the fall season. It combines savory Italian sausage, aromatic onions, bell peppers, and garlic with creamy pumpkin, eggs, and a blend of herbs and spices, all baked to golden perfection. This dish is a true family favorite, offering a satisfying one-dish meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend breakfast.
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Italian Pumpkin Strata
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Keywords: Breakfast, Pork, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Calories: 497.9 per serving
- Fat Content: 27.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 147.9mg
- Sodium Content: 1287.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 2.5g
- Protein Content: 25.5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Italian sausage |
| 1 | onion |
| 1 | green bell pepper |
| 1/2 | red bell pepper |
| 1/2 | garlic clove |
| 2 cups | mozzarella cheese, shredded |
| 1 can | evaporated milk |
| 2/3 cup | pumpkin puree |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 tsp | dried oregano |
| 1 tsp | dried basil |
| 1 tsp | dried marjoram |
| To taste | salt and pepper |
Instructions:
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, chopped onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the sausage into pieces, until it’s no longer pink and the vegetables are tender.
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Once the sausage is cooked through, drain any excess grease from the skillet.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese and cubed bread. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, dried oregano, dried basil, dried marjoram, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread and sausage mixture in the large bowl. Stir gently until all the bread is moistened and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
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Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the strata is set and the top is golden brown.
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Once baked, remove the strata from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Serve warm, either as a hearty breakfast option or a comforting dinner meal.
Enjoy your Italian Pumpkin Strata! 🎃🍽️
