Sausage, Gruyere and Onion Strata

Submitted by skat5762

"A staff favourite from the Washington Post. Orginal source, "The Good Egg", Marie Simmons."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus
• additional extra virgin olive oil, for casserole
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus
• additional kosher salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper
• 5 large eggs
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 6 -8 slices day-old Italian bread or 6 -8 slices French bread (1/2-inch)
• 6 ounces grated gruyere cheese

directions

1. Over medium heat in large skillet, heat sausage, stirring with wooden spoon to crumble, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Strain sausage of fat, and set aside.
3. Return skillet to medium heat; add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until golden, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Stir in parsley, salt, and a good grind of black pepper.
6. Add sausage and stir to combine; set aside.
7. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until foamy.
8. Add milk and blend.
9. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a grind of black pepper.
10. To assemble: lightly coat a 2 quart shallow baking dish with oil.
11. Use half the bread slices to make a single layer; cut, if necessary, so they fit in tightly together.
12. Spoon sausage mixture over bread; sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
13. Make a second layer of bread, and pour the egg mixture evenly across, using a spatula to press down on the bread for even absorption.
14. Top with remaining cheese.
15. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
16. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
17. Uncover strata and bake until puffed and browned, about 45 minutes.

Reviews

[Pat P.]

I made this years ago and it was wonderful. My friends ate it right up. I had saved the written recipe and today decided to make it again and checked on line and here it is. Thanks.