Ingredients for Italian Sausage Cheese Strata Recipe
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) day-old bread
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- Red Pepper
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese
- 1 green bell pepper
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How to Make Italian Sausage Cheese Strata Recipe
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Trim crusts from 1 loaf (about 1 pound) of day-old bread and cube into 1-inch pieces.
- Crumble 1 pound Italian sausage into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; and 1 green bell pepper, chopped, to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
- In the prepared pan, layer half of the bread cubes. Top with half of the sausage mixture and 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes, sausage mixture, and 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered casserole.
- Let stand for 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the egg mixture.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the strata is set and golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm, drizzled with your favorite marinara sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
59 g
Sugar
46g
Fat
74g
Carbs
8g
