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Sourdough Breakfast Strata

Sourdough breakfast strata combines tangy homemade sourdough bread, sausage, and herbs baked in a custard mixture, topped with cheese.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast strata, breakfast strata recipe, sausage strata, sourdough strata
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 496kcal
Author Lisa Bass

Ingredients

  • 10 large eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced herbs rosemary, thyme, and sage are my favorite combo
  • 2 cups cheese shredded (gruyere and cheddar are my favorites)
  • 1 lb sausage
  • 1 onion diced
  • 6 cups cubed artisan sourdough bread from the FOB blog I did about 3/4 of a loaf

Instructions

  • Dice bread and add to a 14″ cast iron skillet and toast for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage and diced onion over medium heat.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and herbs in a large bowl.
  • Add 1.5 cups cheese to toasted bread.
  • Add cooked sausage and onion to bread and cheese mixture.
  • Pour egg mixture over top.
  • Top with remaining half cup of cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for additional 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Notes

  • I recommend using whole milk for the best texture. I use goat milk (from our own goats) or milk from another local farm.
  • Bake in a large cast iron skillet or 9×13 baking dish.
  • Make this ahead of time by starting it the night before. Allow it to soak, covered, in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 313mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 836IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 3mg