How to Make Sunday Vegetarian Strata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sundays are all about slowing down and enjoying a leisurely brunch with family and friends. And what better way to kick off a lazy Sunday than with a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd? This Sunday Vegetarian Strata is the ultimate brunch recipe that combines the best of savory bread pudding and a classic breakfast casserole.

Loaded with layers of bread, vegetables, cheese, and eggs, this dish is a great way to use up any leftover ingredients in your fridge....

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ pound ground vegetarian breakfast sausage
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups diced red bell pepper
  • 6 cups cubed whole-wheat country bread
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ cups grated Swiss cheese
  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups 1% milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in the vegetarian sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly, and evenly browned. Stir in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange bread in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Scatter the sausage mixture on top. Brush with the Dijon mustard, and sprinkle with cheese. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, and pour over the cheese. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove strata from the refrigerator, and unwrap.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed, lightly browned, and the center is set, 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 200mg
    • Sodium: 537mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 230mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 284mg