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a white 13x9 pan with baked sausage strata
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4 from 9 votes

Sausage Cheese Strata

An overnight breakfast casserole, Sausage Cheese Strata is comfort food at its finest! It comes together quickly and is easy to customize for specific tastes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Refrigerator Time8 hours
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sausage cheese strata
Servings: 12
Calories: 328kcal
Author: The Endless Appetite

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Sausage
  • 1 cup Onion diced
  • 8 Eggs
  • 2.5 cups Milk
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Pepper
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 6 cups Bread Cubes

Instructions

  • Grease a 13x9 pan and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium high heat until no pink remains. Remove sausage to a plate. Drain fat from pan, leaving about 1/2 tablespoon.
  • Add diced onions to skillet and saute for about 5 minutes until translucent. Return sausage to skillet and stir into onions for a minute or two. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, dijon, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Stir in cheese to egg mixture.
  • Add bread cubes to prepared pan. Evenly spread sausage mixture over bread crumbs. Pour egg mixture over the entire dish.
  • Cover and place in fridge overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours.
  • When ready to make, remove dish from fridge and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 40-50 minutes, uncovered, until the eggs are set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting.