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Simple Sausage Breakfast Strata

Simple Sausage Breakfast Strata layers toasted bread, crumbled pork sausage, and plenty of cheddar in a rich, custardy egg base. Each bite balances savory sausage with creamy, melty cheese and soft-centered bread edged with a golden crust. Perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday morning when you want a hearty, comforting casserole to share.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook55 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Simple Sausage Breakfast Strata
  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set it aside.

  3. 3

    Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.

  4. 4

    Layer the bread cubes, cooked sausage, and cheese in the prepared baking dish. Beat the milk, eggs, salt, and mustard together in a medium bowl. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

  5. 5

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). While the oven heats, let the casserole sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before baking.

  6. 6

    Bake the casserole in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.

  7. 7

    Enjoy!