Best Lisas Breakfast Strata Recipes

LISA'S BREAKFAST STRATA

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My husband and I come from large families, many of whom do not live close by and often stay overnight. I came up with this Breakfast Strata when I had guests over Easter weekend. I served it with Easy Gooey Caramel Rolls and fresh fruit and it was most assuredly a hit! Everyone wanted recipes and my husband and daughters request it often. I just made the strata again this past weekend (had bread I needed to use up) and it's always such a treat. Quick Note: I like to split the recipe and put half in each of 2 8" square pyrex baking dishes. In one, I skip the cooked onions and use cheddar cheese, for those who prefer a milder flavor. In the other, I load up on the onions and use Pepper-Jack cheese (my favorite). The recipe is so versatile that every palate is satisfied; if you like peppers or olives, just throw it in, and if you prefer additional spice, add some Red Pepper Flakes. For my husband, who cannot tolerate spicy or hot foods and most vegetables, I keep things very simple, yet the flavor is still wonderful, and the recipe is easy to assemble, too! Everything gets prepared the evening before and refrigerated overnight, then popped in the oven in the morning; such minimal effort for a luscious and delightful breakfast to enjoy with friends.

Provided by Rosie Posie 88

Categories Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 1 13x9 baking pan, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (or similar shallow 3-quart baking dish) with cooking spray.
Cook sausage until browned; cut into ½" slices and continue cooking till done. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
Sauté 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 350°F 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).

EASY SAUSAGE STRATA

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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

Ingredients

1 pound pork sausage
6 (1 ounce) slices bread, cubed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard

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

EASY BREAKFAST STRATA

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We start this breakfast casserole the night before so it's ready for the oven the next day. That way, we don't have to deal with the prep and dirty dishes first thing in the morning! -Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) herb or cheese bakery bread, cubed
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with pepper and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, place sausage mixture over bread. Sprinkle with cheese., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, mustard and milk; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.