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A square portion of Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata with bread & cheese, topped with sausage and melted cheddar.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata with Bread & Cheese

This make-ahead breakfast strata is perfect for busy mornings. Prepare it the night before and bake in the morning for a delicious brunch or holiday breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Refrigeration Time 10 hours
Total Time 11 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 329
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strata
  • 6-8 slices plain white sandwich bread crusts removed, buttered on one side
  • 2 cups Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 12 ounces pork sausage crumbled and browned
  • 1 4-ounce can green chiles
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Remove the crusts from your bread and lightly butter one side.
  2. Place bread, butter side down, in a 9x13 baking dish. Cover the bottom of the pan with no big gaps, cutting pieces like a puzzle if needed.
  3. Grate cheese and sprinkle evenly over bread. Layer on browned sausage, followed by green chiles.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs. Add milk and seasonings; combine well. Whisk again before immediately pouring evenly over the assembled casserole.
  5. Cover well and refrigerate overnight.
  6. In the morning, preheat your oven to 350℉. Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes, until the center is puffed and set, and the edges are golden brown. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 724mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 360mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days. Reheat leftovers more evenly by cutting your piece of casserole into smaller pieces before microwaving.

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