Description
This Christmas morning strata is a delightful combination of soft brioche, creamy eggs, savory sausage, and rich Gruyère cheese. Baked to golden perfection, each slice is a festive explosion of flavors and textures that will make your holiday breakfast memorable. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this dish is sure to become a cherished tradition for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups brioche bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 pound sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Fold in half of the Gruyère cheese and herbs.
- Layer half of the brioche cubes in the baking dish. Spoon half of the sausage mixture over them followed by half of the egg mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg