Lisa'S Breakfast Strata Recipe

Name: Lisa'S Breakfast Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage (or breakfast sausage); 2 medium onions, chopped (2 cups); 6 cups whole wheat bread cubes (about 7 slices, crusts removed); 12 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (or Pepper Jack cheese, or sharp Cheddar cheese); 8 large eggs; 3 cups milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 cup chives, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage (or breakfast sausage)
2 medium onions, chopped (2 cups)
6 cups whole wheat bread cubes (about 7 slices, crusts removed)
12 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (or Pepper Jack cheese, or sharp Cheddar cheese)
8 large eggs
3 cups milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup chives, chopped

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["Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (or similar shallow 3-quart baking dish) with cooking spray.", "Cook sausage until browned; cut into 1/2"" slices and continue cooking till done. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.", "Saute onion in skillet. Set aside.", "Spread cubed bread in the prepared baking dish.", "Scatter the sausage and onion evenly over the bread.", "Sprinkle with cheese.", "Whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl until smooth; season with black pepper, salt, if desired, and onion powder. Carefully pour over contents in baking pan.", "Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.", "Next morning, preheat oven to 350u00b0F Remove Strata from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.", "Sprinkle top of strata with chopped chives.", "Bake the strata, uncovered, until puffed, lightly browned and set in the center, about 55-60 minutes.", "Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving (strata will set-up a bit and continue cooking slightly while it rests)."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage (or breakfast sausage), 2 medium onions, chopped (2 cups), 6 cups whole wheat bread cubes (about 7 slices, crusts removed), 12 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (or Pepper Jack cheese, or sharp Cheddar cheese), and more.

Yes, Lisa'S Breakfast Strata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lisa'S Breakfast Strata

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Variations & substitutions

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