Garlic Infused Breakfast Strata with Sausage and Cheese

A savory and comforting breakfast strata with crusty bread, flavorful sausage, melted cheese, and a delicious garlic infusion. Perfect for weekend brunch or a special breakfast.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

765 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£2.55/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1loafItalian Bread(Cut into 1-inch cubes, about 6 cups)

£1.80

1poundItalian Sausage(Removed from casings)

£4.50

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

8Eggs

£2.50

2cupsMilk(Whole milk recommended for richness)

£0.70

0.5cupHeavy Cream(Optional, adds extra richness)

£0.90

0.5cupParmesan Cheese(Grated)

£1.75

1.5cupsMozzarella Cheese(Shredded)

£2.25

1teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

1tablespoonOlive Oil

£0.15

2tablespoonsFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish (optional))

£0.35

Total Cost

£15.30

£2.55 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
3.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream (if using), oregano, salt, and pepper.
5.
Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture and toss to coat well. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
6.
Stir in the cooked sausage and garlic mixture, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese into the bread and egg mixture.
7.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
8.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the strata is golden brown and set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
9.
Let the strata cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

765 kcal / 3199 kJ

Carbs

43g

17% of RDA

Fat

50g

71% of RDA

Protein

37g

74% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

1050 mg

46% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a crispier top, broil for the last few minutes of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.

You can prepare the strata the night before and bake it in the morning. Just cover it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Feel free to substitute other types of cheese, such as cheddar, Gruyere, or provolone.

Add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or onions along with the garlic for extra flavor and nutrients.

If you don't have Italian sausage, you can use breakfast sausage or chorizo.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop

9x13 inch Baking Dish

Large Skillet

Whisk

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