Hearty Breakfast Strata Bake

Name: Hearty Breakfast Strata Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 10 cups Bread; 2 tsp Butter; 1.5 cups Diced Ham; 2 tsp Dried Basil; 2 tbsp Dry Mustard; 8 whole Eggs; 1 lb Pork Sausage; 1 tsp Salt; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 2 cups Sliced Mushrooms; 10 oz Spinach; 3 cups Whole Milk

Breakfast 🍳Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Hearty Breakfast Strata Bake layers sausage, ham, mushrooms, spinach, and Cheddar with custard-soaked bread for a rich, comforting bite in every forkful. The eggs and milk create a fluffy center, while melted cheese and herbs add depth and warmth. Ideal for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or any time you’re feeding a hungry crowd.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr 15 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Thoroughly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
2

Place a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the sausage until crumbly and fully browned, about 10 minutes. Move the cooked sausage to the prepared casserole dish.
3

In the same skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the mushrooms until they release their liquid and are lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes; drain.
4

In a large bowl, mix together the mushrooms, bread, eggs, milk, Cheddar cheese, ham, spinach, flour, dry mustard, butter, basil, and salt; pour the mixture over the sausage. Cover the casserole dish and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes.