Overnight Breakfast Strata
Servings 12 people
The perfect savory overnight breakfast recipe is here! This Sausage Breakfast Casserole has everything: bread, meat, cheese, syrup, aromatics, and more that will delight any crowd!
Ingredients
- 27 ounces sandwich bread We use King's Hawaiian Bread
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage we use Jimmy Dean brand
- ⅓ cup 100% pure maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 yellow onion chopped, about ¾ to 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese A ½ cup of extra shredded cheese can be added
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups half & half
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Remove the crust and cut the 27 ounces sandwich bread into 1-inch cubes; do not use the end pieces. Each slice should turn into 9 cubes. We use King's Hawaiian Bread, but you can use regular white bread; you'll need about 26 slices.
- Add the cubed bread to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Add 1 pound ground breakfast sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook it through.
- Pour ⅓ cup 100% pure maple syrup over the sausage and cook for 1 to 2 additional minutes before transferring to the large mixing bowl with the bread.
- Reduce heat to medium, add 4 tablespoons salted butter, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, and the chopped 1 yellow onion, and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon garlic paste and cook for 1 additional minute, stirring frequently so the garlic doesn't burn. Discard the sprigs of thyme.
- Transfer to the mixing bowl and add 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup chopped fresh parsley and stir/toss to combine.
- Transfer the bread and sausage mixture to the prepared baking dish and gently press the mixture down into the pan so it's nice and even.
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, beat together 6 large eggs, 2 cups half & half, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper with a fork.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture in the pan.
- Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the strata for 40 to 50 minutes until it has puffed up slightly and the top is beginning to turn golden brown.
- Slice and serve immediately. Feel free to serve with additional syrup.
Notes
- We have tested this recipe with King's Hawaiian, Country White, and Brioche bread. All worked great.
- Feel free to make this with bacon instead of sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 3mg
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