Sausage & Egg Breakfast Strata

Servings: 8–10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour or overnight
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes (or overnight)

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread, cubed (day-old works best)
• 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked & crumbled
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Equipment

• 9×13 casserole dish
• Skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

Instructions

1. Grease the casserole dish; scatter bread cubes evenly.
2. Cook sausage, onions and peppers until browned. Spread over bread.
3. Sprinkle cheese over sausage mixture.
4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk and seasonings.
5. Pour over the casserole; press bread gently to absorb liquid.
6. Cover and chill 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).
7. Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes until golden and set.

Tips & Swaps

• Use Italian sausage for stronger flavor.
• Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.

Optional Touch

Finish with a drizzle of warm hollandaise… wicked!