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Close-up of a baked Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata with sausage crumbles and melted cheese in a blue baking dish.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata with Bread & Cheese

This make-ahead breakfast strata is perfect for busy families and home cooks. Prepare it the night before for a delicious and practical breakfast solution that can feed a crowd without extensive morning prep. It is ideal for brunches, holidays, or busy weekdays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Refrigeration Time 10 hours
Total Time 11 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
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, one side buttered
  • 2 cups Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 12 ounces pork sausage crumbled and browned
  • 1 4-ounce can green chiles
For the Egg Mixture
  • 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. Place the bread, butter side down, in a 9x13 baking dish. Arrange the bread to cover the bottom of the pan with no large gaps, cutting pieces as needed to fit like a puzzle.
  2. Grate the cheeses and sprinkle them evenly over the bread. Layer the browned sausage over the cheese, followed by the green chiles.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk and seasonings, and combine well. Give the mixture a final whisk before immediately pouring it evenly over the assembled casserole.
  4. Cover the dish well and place it in the refrigerator overnight.
  5. In the morning, preheat your oven to 350℉. Bake the strata uncovered for 50-60 minutes. The center should be puffed and set, and the outside edges should be golden brown. Let it 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. To reheat leftovers more evenly, cut your piece of casserole into smaller pieces before microwaving.

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