Cheddar, Vegetable and Sausage Strata

Health score
17%
Cheddar, Vegetable and Sausage Strata
45 min.
6
499kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious, hearty dish that's perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this Cheddar, Vegetable, and Sausage Strata is the ultimate comfort food. Packed with savory smoked sausage, fresh veggies, and melted cheddar cheese, this strata will surely become a family favorite. The base is made from French bread slices soaked in a flavorful custard of eggs, Dijon mustard, basil, and half and half, creating a rich and satisfying texture that's perfect for soaking up all the flavors.

What makes this dish even better is its versatility — you can prepare it ahead of time, letting the bread absorb all the custard overnight for an even more flavorful result. The combination of colorful bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and onion adds a wonderful freshness, while the smoky sausage adds depth and richness. Plus, it's topped with a generous amount of shredded cheddar, ensuring that every bite is packed with cheesy goodness.

Whether you're serving it for a casual family dinner or as part of a special gathering, this strata is easy to make and always a hit. With just a bit of prep work, you'll have a meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to enjoy a flavorful, satisfying dish that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 15  cherry tomatoes halved
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • teaspoon basil dried
  • large eggs 
  • slices bread french 1-inch-thick (each 3x5 inches)
  • servings parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5  bell pepper green cut into 2 x 1/4-inch strips
  • 1.5 cups half and half 
  • tablespoons onion minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces andouille smoked cut into 1/2-inch cubes (such as kielbasa)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Fit 8 bread slices in prepared dish.
  2. Cut remaining bread slice into 1-inch cubes; fit cubes into any empty spaces.
  3. Whisk eggs, mustard, basil and salt in medium bowl to blend; whisk in half and half. Ladle custard over bread. Cover; chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  5. Sprinkle mixture in dish with black pepper. Top with half of cheese, then bell pepper, tomatoes, sausage, onion and remaining cheese. Cover loosely with foil.
  6. Bake 20 minutes.
  7. Remove foil.
  8. Bake until strata is set and springy to touch, about 20 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories499kcal
Protein17.34%
Fat37.68%
Carbs44.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.25
Glycemic Load
38.55
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.474782301032%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
1.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:498.59kcal
24.93%
Fat:20.91g
32.16%
Saturated Fat:8.7g
54.37%
Carbohydrates:56.14g
18.71%
Net Carbohydrates:53.27g
19.37%
Sugar:8.57g
9.53%
Cholesterol:196.3mg
65.43%
Sodium:1124.82mg
48.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.65g
43.3%
Vitamin K:71.99µg
68.56%
Selenium:46.42µg
66.31%
Vitamin B1:0.82mg
54.52%
Vitamin B2:0.79mg
46.2%
Folate:154.42µg
38.6%
Iron:5.54mg
30.77%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.68%
Vitamin B3:5.98mg
29.91%
Phosphorus:289.64mg
28.96%
Vitamin C:23.78mg
28.82%
Vitamin A:1022.54IU
20.45%
Zinc:2.51mg
16.72%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.91%
Calcium:156.3mg
15.63%
Vitamin B12:0.91µg
15.23%
Vitamin B5:1.35mg
13.48%
Magnesium:53.91mg
13.48%
Potassium:445.96mg
12.74%
Copper:0.25mg
12.42%
Fiber:2.87g
11.46%
Vitamin D:1.15µg
7.63%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.44%
Source:Epicurious