Best 12 Easy Cheese N Sausage Strata Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our remarkable Cheese n' Sausage Strata, a delectable breakfast casserole that harmonizes the savory flavors of sausage, cheese, and bread in perfect union. This hearty dish is not just a morning treat; it shines as a versatile star for brunch, lunch, or even dinner. Prepare to be captivated by its symphony of textures, from the crispy bread exterior to the tender, custardy interior that encases succulent sausage and a symphony of melted cheeses. With minimal prep time and a few simple ingredients, this recipe promises effortless culinary bliss.

In addition to the classic Cheese n' Sausage Strata, tantalizing variations await your culinary exploration. Discover the delightful Sausage and Veggie Strata, where hearty sausage joins forces with an array of colorful bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing.

For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the Spinach and Mushroom Strata emerges as a vibrant symphony of flavors. This meatless marvel combines the earthy essence of mushrooms, the vibrant freshness of spinach, and a symphony of melted cheeses, all nestled within a golden crust.

And for those with a sweet tooth, the French Toast Strata presents a delightful morning indulgence. This harmonious blend of bread, eggs, milk, and spices is infused with the essence of vanilla and cinnamon, creating a sweet and savory symphony that will transport you to breakfast heaven.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE SAUSAGE STRATA



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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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
9 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups whole milk
9 slices bread, cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

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.

THE ULTIMATE BREAKFAST FOR DINNER: SAUSAGE AND SPINACH EGG STRATA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box or bag organic chopped frozen spinach
1 tablespoon EVOO
12 ounces bulk spicy breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 pound stale white or French bread, cubed (7 to 8 cups)
12 eggs
2 cups milk or half-and-half
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded caciocavallo cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Defrost the spinach in the microwave, and then wring out any excess liquid.
  • Heat the EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown and crumble the spicy breakfast sausage, and then remove the crumbles to a plate. Return the skillet to the heat. Reduce the heat a little and melt the butter. To the skillet, add the onions and garlic and cook to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Then add the spinach and season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Turn off the heat and combine with the sausage bits.
  • Arrange half of the bread in a casserole dish.
  • Whisk the eggs with the milk, Dijon and some salt and pepper.
  • Scatter half of the sausage-spinach mixture over the bread, top with half the cheese, pour over half the eggs, repeat. Cover and store in the fridge.
  • Bring the strata to room temperature for about 30 minutes before you bake. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the center of the oven.
  • Set the casserole on a baking sheet and bake uncovered 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE STRATA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Categories     Cheese     Egg     Tomato     Brunch     Bake     Sauté     Casserole/Gratin     Sausage     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed), chopped
12 ounces hot Italian sausage, casing removed
3 1/2 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
8 large eggs
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 slices white sandwich bread (about 1 pound), crusts trimmed, bread cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1 cup (packed) grated mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place sun-dried tomatoes in medium bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Sauté sausages in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to paper towels and drain well.
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Whisk milk, eggs, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl to blend. Add sun-dried tomatoes, sausage, bread, onion and Parmesan cheese and stir to blend. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake strata uncovered until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and goat cheese and bake until mozzarella melts, about 5 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

EASY SAUSAGE STRATA



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From Bon Apetit. This is easy to make--even a beginner can master it. You can prepare the night before, cover and refrigerate until morning. Then just bake and serve. We like stratas for Christmas or Thanksgiving mornings when you're too tired to try to cook breakfast and then a huge dinner. If you prepare this on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning will be easy.

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large eggs
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups green onions, chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated romano cheese
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 large red bell pepper
1 lb French bread
2 cups grated Fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 13x9x2 pan with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Sprinkle with pepper. Set aside
  • Remove casings from sausage and place sausage in a large non-stick skillet. Add chopped red bell pepper. Saute on high, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon until the sausage is cooked about 7 minutes.
  • Cut bread into 1/2 " cubes and arrange a row of bread cubes on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cheese, then half the sausage/pepper mix. Repeat layers.
  • Pour egg mixture over the top. If serving that day, let it stand for 20 minutes for the bread to soak up the mixture. If serving the next day, refrigerate.
  • Bake strata until puffed and brown about 1 hour at 350°F Cool slightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.4, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 212, Sodium 1323.8, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 28.3

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE STRATA



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This can be mixed up the night before and left in the refrigerator until morning, which makes it perfect for a New Year's Morning brunch. Adapted from a recipe by Sydney Oland at Serious Eats http://bit.ly/g4Wuk7

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb day-old Italian bread
1 lb bulk sausage
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups milk
6 eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
salt
black pepper
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
2 scallions, diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F degrees. Cut loaf of bread into 1 inch slices, then roughly tear into large pieces (around 3 inches). Place on baking sheet and toast in oven for 10 minutes tossing once. (You may skip this step if using day old bread, as long as it's fairly dry.).
  • Heat large skillet over medium high heat, crumble loose sausage into pan and cook until no longer pink (about 7-9 minutes). Remove sausage from skillet and place in bowl large enough to accommodate sausage and bread.
  • Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from skillet and add onion. Cook over medium low heat until soft and brown, 5-7 minutes. Add onion and torn bread to sausage and toss. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and toss again.
  • Butter a 9 x 13 x 2 inch Pyrex baking dish. Beat eggs well then beat in milk and sour cream til smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place sausage/bread/onion/cheese mixture into buttered dish and pour milk/egg mixture over, pressing down on the bread with a spatula to insure that the egg begins to soak up the liquid. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese and scallion (if using), cover and place in fridge overnight.
  • The following morning (or early afternoon) preheat oven to 350°F Bake until browned and puffy, about 45-50 minutes. Serve hot with a Bloody Mary. Pass sour cream, hot sauce in general (sriracha specifically), ketchup, salsa, or sliced avocados; if you have the energy, top each serving with a runny fried egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.3, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 246.4, Sodium 893.3, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 27.7

SAUSAGE STRATA



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A Christmas morning favorite, or anytime you're serving breakfast to overnight guests. Making this dish the day before and refrigerating overnight is recommended to develop flavor.

Provided by calamari

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10h25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs pork sausage
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell peppers (optional) or 1/4 cup red bell pepper (optional)
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
12 slices white bread, crust removed
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese or 1 lb swiss cheese
6 large eggs
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • The day before:.
  • Grease a 9"x13" baking pan.
  • In a large skillet, saute sausage and peppers. Break up the sausage, stirring and frying until it is well-browned. Drain off the fat. Stir mustard into the sausage.
  • Arrange 6 slices of bread on bottom of baking pan. Top with 1/2 of the sausage and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining bread, sausage, and cheese to make a second layer.
  • Beat eggs in large bowl. Beat in milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour beaten mixture over layers in the baking pan.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  • On serving day:.
  • Remove baking pan from refrigerator one hour before cooking to reach room temperature.
  • Bake uncovered at 350F for 40-50 minutes or until center seems set. Serve immediately.

VEGGIE SAUSAGE STRATA



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As a retired home economics teacher, I've made quite a few recipes through the years. This hearty casserole is a favorite in my family. -Dorothy Erickson, Blue Eye, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 medium green peppers, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 teaspoons ground mustard
12 slices bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

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.

OVERNIGHT SAUSAGE STRATA



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This dish is convenient since you prepare it the night before baking. I always serve this when we have overnight guests because there's no morning prep time. I get to visit while it's in the oven.-Elizabeth Link, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 cups cubed day-old bread
1/4 cup butter, melted
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, Italian seasoning and pepper; mix well. Pour over bread. Crumble sausage over top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE SAUSAGE STRATA



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In Clarksville, Tennessee, Bonnie Coffman starts this convenient casserole with a simple bread base. Then she adds cheese, eggs and succulent sausage to create a satisfying sunrise meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices bread, crusts removed
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Place bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in mustard. Sprinkle sausage and cheese evenly over bread. , In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, cream and pepper. Pour over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

EASY CHEESE 'N SAUSAGE STRATA



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Make and share this Easy Cheese 'n Sausage Strata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
4 cups bread cubes (3/4-inch)
1 cup milk
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Brown sausage, drain grease.
  • Add vegetables and continue cooking 5 minutes, drain if needed.
  • Set aside to cool 10 minutes.
  • Stir in velveeta and bread cubes.
  • Place in a greased 8" square baking dish.
  • Beat milk and eggs.
  • Pour over sausage mixture.
  • Cover, refrigerate several hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Uncover strata and bake 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.5, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 318.1, Sodium 1220.9, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.9, Protein 35.3

ITALIAN SAUSAGE CHEESE STRATA RECIPE



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I usually have most of this on hand and with OMAC always have spaghetti sauce to use - other then just for spaghetti Recipe Source: Trisha Kruse

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 slices day-old bread
1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup red pepper, diced
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
8 eggs
3 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
pepper, to taste
2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; grease a 13-by-9-inch pan.
  • Trim crusts from bread and cube.
  • Crumble sausage into a large skillet; sauté with onion, mushrooms and pepper. Place half the bread cubes in prepared pan, top with half the sausage mixture and half the cheese; repeat layers.
  • In a medium bowl whisk eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic and salt; pour over the filled casserole. Let stand 15 minutes so bread can soak up egg mixture.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes, cut into squares and serve drizzled with warm spaghetti sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 241.7, Sodium 1432.4, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 11.6, Protein 30.4

SAUSAGE, CHEESE AND TOMATO STRATA



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Looking for a strata recipe? Then check out this turkey, cheese and tomato casserole dish - a delicious dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb bulk turkey sausage
8 slices 100% whole wheat bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (7 cups)
2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (8 oz)
2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (6 medium)
6 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread in baking dish. Spread cooked sausage evenly over bread. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the tomatoes.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, basil, mustard and salt with fork or wire whisk; pour over tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses for a more flavorful strata. A combination of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a good place to start.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the strata tough.
  • Be sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent the strata from sticking.
  • Bake the strata until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the strata cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Conclusion:

Cheese n' Sausage Strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that is perfect for a crowd. With its simple ingredients and minimal prep time, it's a great option for busy mornings or weekend brunch. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese and sausage to create your own unique variation. You won't be disappointed with this hearty and flavorful dish!

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