Best 2 Holiday Sausage Strata Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our enticing Holiday Sausage Strata, a delectable dish that combines the hearty goodness of sausage, the fluffy comfort of bread, and a medley of savory ingredients. This versatile recipe offers three variations to suit your taste preferences: the classic Sausage Strata, the indulgent Sausage and Spinach Strata, and the vibrant Sausage and Vegetable Strata. Each variation promises a unique taste experience that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY SAUSAGE STRATA

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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 9h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound breakfast or Italian sausage, removed from casing
4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
14 to 16 slices (1/2-inch thick) French/Italian bread, left out overnight or toasted
12 ounces Gruyere, shredded
2 cups half-and-half
12 large eggs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Cracked black pepper
3 cups broccoli florets with about 1 1/2 inches of stalk remaining
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, crumbling it with a spoon, until mostly brown but still a little pink, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel; reserve the sausage fat separately.
Butter both sides of the bread with the butter. Arrange half of the bread in 1 layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with half the sausage, followed by half the Gruyere. Repeat with another layer of the remaining bread, sausage and cheese.
In a bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, 2 teaspoons of the salt and some pepper. Pour the mixture over the layers of bread, sausage and cheese. Cover in plastic wrap and weigh down the strata with a couple sacks of rice/beans in a zipper top bag to compress it. Refrigerate overnight.
The morning of baking, remove the plastic wrap and weights. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Toss the broccoli with the reserved sausage fat, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Dot the top of the strata with the broccoli florets so the broccoli tops are still visible (to look like trees) but the stalks are submerged in the custard. Bake until the edges pull away from the dish and the center is puffed, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Right before serving, sprinkle with the Parmesan to mimic snow on trees.

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST STRATA WITH SAUSAGE (OR NOT)

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This easy overnight breakfast strata is perfect for holiday mornings. When time is tight and a special breakfast is in order, this fits the bill on both counts. Add sausage for the meat-eaters and for the vegetarians, you can leave it out or substitute veggie sausage. It's delicious either way.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup white button mushrooms
6 eggs
2 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground pepper
8 slices white bread (crusts removed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use medium)
1/2 pound sausage

Steps:

In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil and saute the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms until soft, about 7-8 minutes. Set aside.
If using sausage, brown it in a medium saute pan and drain.
If using veggie sausage, heat it in the microwave for a minute or so and crumble.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, salt, and pepper.
Spray two approximately 4" x 8'' baking pans/casserole dishes with non-stick cooking spray.
Layer two slices of the bread in the bottom of each pan.
Sprinkle 1/4 of the veggies over the bread in each pan.
Spread half the crumbled sausage over the sausage version.
Sprinkle on 1/4 of the cheese over each.
Pour about 1/2 cup of the egg mixture over the top.
Add a layer of the remaining bread, two more slices each, then veggies, then sausage over the sausage side, then cheese.
Pour the rest of the egg mixture evenly over the top of each.
Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least three hours.
In the morning, uncover and bake at 325 degrees for about 40 - 50 minutes, until set.

Tips:

Choose high-quality sausage: The type of sausage you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your strata. Look for a sausage that is made with good-quality meat and spices.
Use fresh, flavorful bread: The bread in your strata should be fresh and flavorful. You can use a variety of different types of bread, such as French bread, sourdough, or challah.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your strata tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
Bake the strata in a preheated oven: This will help the strata to cook evenly.
Let the strata cool slightly before serving: This will help the strata to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Sausage strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd, and it can be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make a sausage strata that is sure to impress your family and friends.