Italian Sausage Cheese Strata Recipe

Submitted by Ceezie

"I usually have most of this on hand and with OMAC always have spaghetti sauce to use - other then just for spaghetti Recipe Source: Trisha Kruse"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 10 slices day-old bread
• 1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup red pepper, diced
• 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 eggs
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• pepper, to taste
• 2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce, warmed

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F; grease a 13-by-9-inch pan.
2. Trim crusts from bread and cube.
3. Crumble sausage into a large skillet; sauté with onion, mushrooms and pepper. Place half the bread cubes in prepared pan, top with half the sausage mixture and half the cheese; repeat layers.
4. In a medium bowl whisk eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic and salt; pour over the filled casserole. Let stand 15 minutes so bread can soak up egg mixture.
5. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes, cut into squares and serve drizzled with warm spaghetti sauce.

Reviews

[SkyGlitter]

I made this exactly as directed and it was way too wet and eggy for me. It did have good flavor though so I will try it again with less eggs and less milk - I'm thinking 5 eggs and 2 cups of milk would work better for me.

 

[CoffeeB]

I made this tonight for a brekky type supper. Per family's preference I omitted the mushrooms, greenpepper and onion. I know I know...they like just plain ol, plain ol. I also didn't have whole milk and so used skim with a touch of 1/2 and 1/2. This would make a lovely brunch type casserole and I plan on making this again as it went over really well. Made for 123Hits.~

 

[twinnythepooh]

OMG OMG OMG OMG! everybody HAS to try this meal!!! its is THE BOMB!!! i sprinkled hot sauce and parmesian cheese over it. lol. deliciouse!!! i didnt use mushrooms and it still turned out great! thank you Ceezie for putting this recipe on here!

 

[twissis]

If there was an *Italian Comfort Food Cookbook* , this recipe would be in it. It is like a really good lasagna w/o the fuss & w/tomato sauce optional. I made a half recipe exactly as written. It is good as is & that was DHs pref. I ate mine w/the sauce & a sprinkle of Parmesan as pictured. We liked this a lot & versatile recipes like this get high marks from me for being family-friendly, ingredient-friendly & budget friendly. You could go for a more pizza version by using pepperoni & adding black olives. Must be a recipe worthy of 5* since I am already planning the encore. :-)