Craving a hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole that's perfect for a weekend brunch or a special occasion? Look no further than this Cheddar Vegetable and Sausage Strata. This delectable dish combines the savory flavors of sausage, the freshness of vegetables, and the gooey goodness of melted cheddar cheese, all encased in a fluffy breadcrumb and egg mixture. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this strata is sure to be a hit among your family and friends.
The recipe collection features two variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. The Classic Cheddar Vegetable and Sausage Strata is a traditional crowd-pleaser, featuring a combination of breakfast sausage, bell peppers, onions, and a generous amount of cheddar cheese. For those seeking a meatless option, the Vegetarian Cheddar Vegetable and Sausage Strata offers a delightful twist, replacing the sausage with hearty mushrooms and spinach. Both variations promise a delicious and satisfying strata that will leave you feeling warm and content.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER STRATA
Bake up breakfast, lunch or dinner with this cheesy, eggy sausage-and-pepper casserole.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h50m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes; transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Add the bell peppers to the skillet with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
- Whisk together the half-and-half, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella, followed by the sausage and peppers. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the custard evenly over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let soak at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour. (To make ahead, after adding the custard, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight and then let the strata sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.)
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Remove the plastic and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake until slightly puffed and no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
VEGGIE SAUSAGE STRATA
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage, green peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard. Stir in the sausage mixture, bread, spinach, cheeses and zucchini. , Transfer mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 34g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 1236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
EASY SAUSAGE STRATA
This strata is really easy to make. Put it together the day before, then just remove from the refrigerator and bake. Ham or bacon can be substituted for the sausage. Sometimes I add cooked chopped broccoli for a change of pace.
Provided by LISAJANI
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes
Time 10h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
- Layer bread cubes, sausage, and Cheddar cheese in a lightly greased 7x11 inch baking dish. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt, and mustard. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cube mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 206.5 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1195 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
CHEDDAR, VEGETABLE AND SAUSAGE STRATA
Categories Vegetable Breakfast Brunch Bake Quick & Easy Sausage Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Fit 8 bread slices in prepared dish. Cut remaining bread slice into 1-inch cubes; fit cubes into any empty spaces. Whisk eggs, mustard, basil and salt in medium bowl to blend; whisk in half and half. Ladle custard over bread. Cover; chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle mixture in dish with black pepper. Top with half of cheese, then bell pepper, tomatoes, sausage, onion and remaining cheese. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil. Bake until strata is set and springy to touch, about 20 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
VEGETABLE AND CHEESE STRATA
Categories Milk/Cream Egg Mushroom Onion Side Bake Vegetarian Cheddar Parmesan Bell Pepper Gourmet
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook the onion, the scallion, and the mushrooms in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the bell peppers and salt and pepper to taste, and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until all the liquid the mushrooms give off is evaporated and the peppers are tender. Arrange half the bread cubes in a buttered large shallow (4 1/2-quart) baking dish, spread half the vegetable mixture over them, and sprinkle half the Cheddar and half the Parmesan over the vegetables. Arrange the remaining bread cubes over the cheeses, top them with the remaining vegetables, and sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, the milk, the mustard, the Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste, pour the egg mixture evenly over the strata, and chill the strata, covered, overnight. Let the strata stand at room temperature for 15 minutes and bake it in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is puffed and golden and cooked through.
CHEESE SAUSAGE STRATA
Sausage provides plenty of flavor in this hearty egg strata. It's a great addition to a brunch buffet, because it's assembled the night before to cut down on last-minute fuss. -Teresa Marchese, New Berlin, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the eggs, milk, bread, cheese, bacon and mustard. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
VEGETABLE STRATA
We always serve food at our Bunco games, and since one of us is a vegetarian we like to make fun meatless dishes we can all enjoy. This strata can easily be doubled and tastes fantastic hot or at room temperature. -Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl., Repeat with an additional 1 teaspoon oil and zucchini; add to asparagus. In same pan, cook and stir corn, shallots and garlic in remaining oil until shallots are tender; stir in herbs, salt and pepper. Add to asparagus mixture; stir in bread cubes., Place half of mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups cheese. Repeat layers. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk; pour over casserole. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: After assembling, cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake strata, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 244mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SPICY SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE STRATA
This makes a nice Saturday breakfast or brunch dish. And for those who like breakfast dishes for dinner this is great. I like to serve it for breakfast on Holiday mornings, because it has to refrigerate overnight before you bake it. Note: time does not include refrigeration.
Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h
Yield 1 strata, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and bell pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
- Carefully drain off extra grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and mustard.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking; keeping the foil on.
- Bake at 350 degrees 40 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 40 to 45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.1, Fat 48.9, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 267.9, Sodium 1565.8, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 35.1
CHEDDAR, VEGETABLE AND SAUSAGE STRATA RECIPE
Provided by [email protected]
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Butter 13x9x 2in glass baking dish. Fit 8 bread slices in prepared dish. Cut remaining bread slice into 1 inch cubes; fit cubes into any empty spaces. Whisk eggs, mustard, basil and salt in medium bowl to blend; whisk in half and half. Ladle custard over bread. Cover; chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 F. Sprinkle mixture in dish with black pepper. Top with half of cheese, then bell pepper, tomatoes, sausage, onion and remaining cheese. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil. Bake until strata is set and springy to touch, about 20 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
Tips for Making Cheddar Vegetable and Sausage Strata:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your strata.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese. This is the key ingredient in the strata, so make sure it's sharp and flavorful.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Any type of vegetable can be used in a strata, so feel free to get creative.
- Make sure the strata is cooked through before serving. It should be golden brown on top and bubbly in the center.
- Serve the strata with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Conclusion:
Cheddar vegetable and sausage strata is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish that's perfect for a crowd. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this strata is sure to become a family favorite.
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