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Breakfast Strata

This sweet maple strata is packed with flavor and texture. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings or brunch get-togethers any time of year.

Ingredients

    • Oil for greasing
    • 1 lb. (450 g) Savory Maple Sausage or breakfast sausage
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 large or 2 small Gala apples, cored and diced
    • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Savory Maple Spice Blend
    • 9 eggs
    • 2 cups (500 mL) whole milk
    • ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
    • ¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper
    • 1 loaf brioche bread (12 oz./350 g), cut into 1” (2.5-cm) pieces
    • 8 oz. (250 g) white cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups/500 mL)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush the Stone Rectangular Baker with oil.
  2. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, until it’s no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper, cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the apple and seasoning. Continue cooking until the apples are slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper to the Deluxe Stand Mixer with the scraping beater attached. Mix on CUSTOM 2 for 30 seconds, or until well blended.
  4. Place half of the cubed bread into the bottom of the baker, then top with the sausage mixture and half of the cheese. Top with the remaining bread and cheese, then pour the egg mixture over the top.
  5. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden-brown. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.