Another Recipe Kitchen Tested by the Party Saviors
Breakfast Strata
CATEGORY: Breakfast
A strata (and especially this strata!!) is the perfect breakfast dish. It can be made ahead and reheated- Great for a brunch party!
SERVINGS: 8
PREP TIME: 40 minutes
COOK TIME: 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup crumbled fully cooked bulk sausage
3/4 cups chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 TBSP olive oil
1 (8 ounce) container softened cream cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half
6 eggs
2 cups cubed day-old French bread
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Saute the mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil until vegetables are tender. Drain and pat dry; Add cooked sausage set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and cream until smooth. Whisk in eggs. Add bread cubes, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.
Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
