Name: Sausage and Sourdough Strata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 0.5 medium yellow onion (peeled and diced); 1 lbs (454 g) all-natural breakfast sausage; 3 cups (710 ml) chopped kale or spinach (any green); 2 roasted red peppers (chopped (optional)); 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced); 4 oz (113 g) Gruyere or gouda cheese (diced); 10 large eggs; 1 cups (237 ml) milk; 0.7 cups (166 ml) plain Greek yogurt; 0.5 tsp coarse salt; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 loaf sourdough bread (cubed)

Description

Hearty strata brimming with sausage, kale, and cheese, baked in sourdough for extra flavor. Perfect for brunch or a weekend breakfast.

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp olive oil
0.5 medium yellow onion (peeled and diced)
1 lbs (454 g) all-natural breakfast sausage
3 cups (710 ml) chopped kale or spinach (any green)
2 roasted red peppers (chopped (optional))
3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
4 oz (113 g) Gruyere or gouda cheese (diced)
10 large eggs
1 cups (237 ml) milk
0.7 cups (166 ml) plain Greek yogurt
0.5 tsp coarse salt
0.5 tsp ground black pepper
0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 loaf sourdough bread (cubed)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Coat a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until just starting to soften.
Add breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it up into pieces with a wooden spoon, until almost all browned (about 6-7 minutes).
Stir in greens, roasted red pepper (optional), and garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, until greens are wilted.
In an extra-large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Add sourdough bread cubes, sausage mixture, and diced cheese to the bowl and toss to combine.
Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 45-60 minutes, until set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Slice and serve.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use sourdough bread that’s a day or two old.
Substitute Italian sausage for breakfast sausage for a spicier kick.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Brunch
Method: Oven-Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 600
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 3
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 200