Sausage, Vegetable and Cheese Strata

Health score
17%
Sausage, Vegetable and Cheese Strata
355 min.
12
340kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and hearty dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this mouthwatering Sausage, Vegetable, and Cheese Strata! Perfect for any meal of the day, this strata combines the savory flavors of mild and hot pork sausage with a medley of fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy egg and cheese mixture. It's a versatile dish that can be served for lunch, dinner, or even as a brunch centerpiece.

What makes this recipe truly special is its ability to be prepared ahead of time. With just a little bit of prep work, you can assemble the strata and let it chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. This means you can spend more time enjoying the company of your guests and less time in the kitchen. When you're ready to serve, simply pop it in the oven, and let the delightful aroma fill your home as it bakes to golden perfection.

With a satisfying blend of textures and flavors, this strata is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. The combination of spinach, zucchini, and bell peppers adds a burst of color and freshness, while the reduced-fat cheeses keep it lighter without sacrificing taste. Whether you're hosting a gathering or just looking for a comforting meal, this Sausage, Vegetable, and Cheese Strata is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound pork sausage 
  • 0.5 pound sausage meat hot
  • tablespoon butter 
  •  eggs 
  • 10 ounces spinach frozen thawed chopped
  • medium bell pepper green sliced
  • teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 1.5 cups milk low-fat
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • medium onion sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 10 slices sandwich bread white
  • pound zucchini sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Cook sausage in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook spinach, zucchini, bell peppers and onion in butter about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until zucchini is crisp-tender.
  2. Break each bread slice into 4 pieces.
  3. Layer sausage, vegetables and bread in pan. Beat eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper with hand beater or wire whisk until blended; pour over bread.
  4. Sprinkle cheeses over top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  5. Heat oven to 325ºF. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 45 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Calories340kcal
Protein26.31%
Fat53.91%
Carbs19.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.15
Glycemic Load
7.8
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.978695682857%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.94mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:340.3kcal
17.01%
Fat:20.35g
31.3%
Saturated Fat:8.03g
50.18%
Carbohydrates:16.8g
5.6%
Net Carbohydrates:14.72g
5.35%
Sugar:4.94g
5.49%
Cholesterol:143.07mg
47.69%
Sodium:848.2mg
36.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.34g
44.68%
Vitamin K:92.01µg
87.62%
Vitamin A:3353.49IU
67.07%
Phosphorus:348.5mg
34.85%
Calcium:314.68mg
31.47%
Vitamin C:24.97mg
30.26%
Selenium:21.18µg
30.25%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.32%
Folate:86.91µg
21.73%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.23%
Vitamin B12:1.25µg
20.91%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.06%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.52%
Zinc:2.66mg
17.76%
Vitamin B3:3.26mg
16.28%
Iron:2.43mg
13.5%
Magnesium:52.56mg
13.14%
Potassium:458.64mg
13.1%
Vitamin B5:1.06mg
10.6%
Vitamin D:1.42µg
9.49%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.61%
Fiber:2.08g
8.31%
Copper:0.15mg
7.43%