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Christmas Morning Breakfast Strata
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Instructions
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Cook the sausage in a saute pan over medium heat for 3 minutes, breaking it into bite size pieces. (If using fully cooked sausage, add some olive oil to the pan and heat through.)
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Add the mushrooms, bell peppers, 1 tsp of salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 5 minutes. Let cool.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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In a bowl, beat the eggs, 1 tsp salt and milk. Add the cheese and stir to combine.
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Butter the 13×9 inch baking dish and add the bread cubes and cooled sausage mixture. Toss to combine.
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Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage, pressing the bread mixture down gently to soak up some of the egg mixture.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover the dish and continue to bake an additional 20 minutes.
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Serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Overnight Soaking for Perfect Texture 🌙Prepare the strata the night before and refrigerate uncovered for 8-12 hours; this allows the bread to fully absorb the egg mixture and creates a creamy, custard-like interior without becoming mushy.
- Cube Your Bread Strategically 🍞Cut the Italian bread into ¾-inch cubes rather than smaller pieces to prevent over-soaking while maintaining enough surface area for golden, crispy edges during baking.
- Brown Your Sausage Properly 🥓Cook the breakfast sausage until deeply browned and drain excess fat thoroughly; this concentrates flavor and prevents the strata from becoming greasy or separated during baking.
- Shred Cheese Fresh for Better Melting 🧀Use freshly shredded cheddar rather than pre-shredded cheese, which contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth, even melting throughout the strata.
- Cover and Uncover for Golden Success ✨Bake covered with foil for the first 30 minutes to ensure gentle, even cooking, then uncover for the final 15-20 minutes to achieve a beautiful golden-brown top.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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