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Pioneer Woman Sausage Strata Recipe

Pioneer Woman Sausage Strata Recipe

The Pioneer Woman Sausage Strata Recipe is a top choice. This dish is fluffy, cheesy, and very savory.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • 8 cups French bread cubes crusty
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Instructions
 

Brown the Sausage

  • Put your skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage to the hot pan. Break the meat into small crumbles as it cooks. Cook until it is no longer pink or raw.

Drain the Fat

  • Pour the cooked meat onto a paper towel. This removes the extra grease from the sausage. It keeps the bread from getting too oily later.

Layer the Bread

  • Grease your baking dish with butter or spray. Place the bread cubes in the bottom. Make sure they cover the whole dish evenly.

Add Meat and Cheese

  • Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread cubes. Then, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Add the green onions to the layers now.

Whisk the Egg Mix

  • Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add the milk, salt, pepper, and mustard. Whisk everything until the yellow yolks are smooth.

Pour and Soak

  • Pour the egg liquid over the bread and meat. Press the bread down with your clean hands. This helps the bread soak up all the liquid.

Chill the Dish

  • Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Put it in the fridge for six hours. Chilling it overnight is even better for the texture.

Bake Until Puffy

  • Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Take the wrap off and bake for 45 minutes. The top should be golden and very puffy.

Notes

  • Use stale bread: Fresh bread gets too mushy in eggs. Use bread that is a few days old.
  • Chill it long enough: Let it sit for at least six hours. This makes the texture like a savory custard.
  • Use whole milk: Fat makes the strata taste very rich. Avoid using skim milk for this specific recipe.
  • Try different cheeses: Mix in some Gruyere or Jack cheese. Different cheeses add a complex and deep flavor.
  • Add some veggies: Spinach or bell peppers work great here. Sauté them first to remove all the extra water.
  • Cover while baking: If the top browns too fast, use foil. This lets the middle cook without burning the top.
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