Description
Savor the morning with this delicious Sausage & Spinach Breakfast Strata, a delightful blend of fluffy bread, savory sausage, and fresh spinach baked to perfection. This crowd-pleaser is not only simple to make but also perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts. With its rich custard base and melty cheese, this dish transforms basic ingredients into an unforgettable meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale bread (cubed)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook crumbled sausage until browned (5–7 minutes). Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped spinach and Italian seasoning; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Layer cubed bread in the greased baking dish, followed by the sausage mixture and half of the shredded cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over the layered ingredients.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg