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A close-up of a baked Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata with bread, cheese, and sausage in a blue baking dish.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata with Bread & Cheese

This make-ahead breakfast strata is a hearty and convenient option for busy mornings. It combines bread, cheese, sausage, and green chiles into a savory bake that is perfect for brunch or a holiday breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Refrigeration Time 10 hours
Total Time 11 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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
  • 1 tablespoon butter very soft, for buttering bread
  • 2 cups Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 12 ounces pork sausage crumbled and browned
  • 1 4-ounce can green chiles
  • 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 slices. Lightly butter one side of each slice.
  2. Place the bread slices, butter side down, in a 9x13 baking dish. Cover the bottom of the pan completely, cutting pieces to fit like a puzzle if needed.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded Jack cheese and cheddar cheese evenly over the bread. Layer the browned sausage over the cheese, followed by the green chiles.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk and all the seasonings, then combine well. Give the mixture a final whisk and immediately pour it evenly over the assembled casserole.
  5. Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  6. In the morning, preheat your oven to 350℉. Bake the strata uncovered for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is puffed and set, and the edges are 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 for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, cut your portion into smaller pieces for more even heating in the microwave.

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