Breakfast Strata

So, I've been a bad little blogger recently. With work really picking up steam, I just haven't had the time and energy at night to do much more than eat dinner and collapse in bed. When I have had the time, it's been devoted to wedding planning.



I figured I owed everyone something in return for my absence, so today I bring you a tasty recipe I tried for the first time last weekend - The Breakfast Strata. I came across this recipe in my travels online and thought it just sounded really good. What I like about it is that all your breakfast foods are combined in one dish! And there are so many versions you can try. The recipe I found originally was for more of a savory dish, but I came across a maple sausage from Jimmy Dean and decided to make it a little sweeter. I'll present both versions below; the only preparation difference is in the ingredients. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that the casserole needs to sit overnight in the fridge before you bake it so plan ahead!

Breakfast Strata

• 1 1lb. package/tube sausage (for sweet version, use maple flavor)
• 1 small onion, chopped (for sweet version, omit)
• 10 slices white bread, cubed
• 1 cup frozen hash browns (for sweet version, use 1 large apple, chopped)
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (for sweet version, use vanilla extract)
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard (for sweet version, use cinnamon)
• Salt & pepper to taste (for sweet version, use 1 tablespoon sugar)

In a large skillet, cook the sausage and onion until the sausage is no longer pink. Drain.


Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Layer half the bread cubes, potatoes, and cheese. Top with the sausage. Repeat the bread, potatoes, and cheese.


In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, Worcestershire, mustard, and salt & pepper. Pour over the casserole.


Cover and chill overnight.

Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before baking and preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Bake for 65 - 70 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.


Note: This recipe makes A LOT! You can easily halve all ingredients and bake in a 9 x 9 dish for a smaller amount.