Lean Farmhouse Strata Recipe

Start your day with this healthy and flavorful Lean Farmhouse Strata! A lighter take on a classic breakfast casserole, this recipe is packed with protein and flavor, yet low in calories. Perfect for meal prep, it requires chilling for at least 8 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. This strata is easy to make and sure to become a weekend brunch favorite!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 217.2 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lean Farmhouse Strata

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How to Make Lean Farmhouse Strata

  1. Cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage until browned. Crumble into small pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 12 large eggs (or equivalent egg substitute), 1 cup of 2% milk, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix thoroughly with a wire whisk.
  3. Stir in the cooked sausage, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 4 cups of cubed day-old bread (about 1 pound).
  4. Grease a 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the strata mixture into the prepared dish.
  5. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the strata uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until set and lightly browned. Insert a knife into the center; it should come out clean.
  7. Let the strata cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm, topped with fresh slices of tomato for extra flavor and freshness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

21g

Carbs

4g