Sausage & Spinach Holiday Breakfast Strata
Indulge in the cozy comfort of this Sausage & Spinach Holiday Breakfast Strata, a festive dish that combines savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and creamy eggs layered between toasted bread. Perfect for holiday gatherings or lazy Sunday mornings, this delicious strata is easy to prepare and will fill your home with delightful aromas, making it an unforgettable breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the baking dish followed by half of the egg mixture and half of the sausage-spinach mix. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using different cheeses like feta or adding sun-dried tomatoes. To enhance texture, let bread cubes sit out overnight to dry.