Quick Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Strata
70% authentic · American
A simplified breakfast strata that uses pre-cooked sausage and a faster soaking time, perfect for a weekend morning.
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Ingredients
- Cubed day-old bread8 cups
- Pre-cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled12 ounces
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 cups
- Large eggs5
- Half-and-half2 cups
- Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the cubed bread evenly in the dish.
- 2
Sprinkle the crumbled pre-cooked sausage and shredded cheese over the bread.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 4
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese. Gently press down to help the bread absorb the liquid.
- 5
Let stand for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow some absorption.
- 6
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 7
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the strata is set, golden brown, and the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
