Swiss Cheese Strata

This Swiss Cheese Strata is the ultimate comfort food for weekend brunches or holiday mornings. By combining savory bulk pork sausage, fresh broccoli, and sharp Swiss cheese with a rich custard of eggs, chicken broth, and half-and-half, you get a dish that is both savory and satisfying. The bread cubes soak up the flavorful liquid overnight, ensuring every bite is moist and tender. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal morning effort, as most of the work is done the night before. Serve it warm from the oven for a delicious, protein-packed meal that feels like a home-cooked hug.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 9

Calories: 170.8

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Swiss Cheese Strata is the ultimate comfort food for weekend brunches or holiday mornings. By combining savory bulk pork sausage, fresh broccoli, and sharp Swiss cheese with a rich custard of eggs, chicken broth, and half-and-half, you get a dish that is both savory and satisfying. The bread cubes soak up the flavorful liquid overnight, ensuring every bite is moist and tender. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal morning effort, as most of the work is done the night before. Serve it warm from the oven for a delicious, protein-packed meal that feels like a home-cooked hug.

Ingredients

1/2 pound Bulk pork sausage
1 package (7 ounces) Herb Seasoned Cube Stuffing
4 cups Shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups Cooked chopped broccoli
4 large Eggs
1 can (14.5 ounces) Chicken Broth
1 1/4 cups Half-and-half

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350ÃÂ°F (175ÃÂ°C). Butter a 13x9-inch baking dish.
2
In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, brown the bulk pork sausage, stirring to separate the meat. Drain excess fat.
3
In a large bowl, combine the stuffing cubes, shredded Swiss cheese, cooked broccoli, and cooked sausage. Arrange the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
4
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the chicken broth and half-and-half until well combined.
5
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the stuffing mixture in the baking dish, ensuring all ingredients are covered.
6
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
7
Remove the strata from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Uncover.
8
Bake at 350ÃÂ°F (177ÃÂ°C) for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 170.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.1g21%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 29.5mg10%
Sodium 458.0mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 11.3g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For individual servings, substitute eight 4-inch tart pans for the 13x9-inch baking dish. Adjust baking time as needed, checking for doneness around 20-25 minutes.

Ensure the broccoli is cooked but still firm to prevent it from becoming mushy during baking. Sautéing or steaming works well.

This dish can be made up to 24 hours in advance. If baking immediately after refrigeration (without the 1-hour stand), you may need to add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.

Keywords: breakfast, brunch, strata, swiss cheese, sausage, broccoli, casserole, make-ahead, eggs, comfort food, holiday breakfast, oven-baked

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