"Anything that slows down the hectic nature of busy mornings is a win, especially when it involves dishing out a nutritious but tasty meal in record time. That's where an easy breakfast bake is a crusading savior, brandishing its heated-oven powers to deliver cozy meals that everyone loves. The particular "bake" we're discussing today has its own category that defines this glorious morning-saver even more narrowly. It's called a strata breakfast."
"If you've never made or eaten a strata, it's essentially a savory, layered breakfast casserole made with eggs, bread, cheese, and any mix-ins you choose for a hearty one-dish breakfast or brunch. It's sometimes described as a savory or sweet bread pudding, depending on the ingredients used. Though simple to create once you get in the groove, there is an art and method to pulling it all together."
"For a deep dive into the world of this breakfast dish, here's a look at our Tasting Table recipe for a brunch-perfect sausage strata, created by recipe developer Jessica Morone of Jess Loves Baking. It brings together morning meal staples, including hearty sausage, eggs, melty cheese, and crusty bread, and turns them into a rich, flavorful casserole that you assemble the night before."
Strata is a savory, layered breakfast casserole made from eggs, bread, cheese, and optional mix-ins like sausage, herbs, and aromatics. The sausage strata begins by browning breakfast sausage and gently sautéing shallots in rendered fat. Eggs are whisked with whole milk, Dijon mustard, and seasonings, then combined with Gruyère, cheddar, parsley, cooked sausage, and shallots. Cubed Italian or French bread is folded into the egg mixture so each piece absorbs custard. The assembled casserole is transferred to a greased pan, covered, and refrigerated for an eight-hour rest before baking to set flavors and texture.
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