My friend Jenny made this for us when I was sick and it was gobbled up so quickly I had to ask for the recipe. I’ve made it many times since then and it is always a hit. It refrigerates well after baked, so the kids can have a piece before they go to school in the morning (high school growing boy breakfast for sure) if there are any leftovers.
Jenny’s Eggy Casserole
Grease a 9 x 12 pan (I use cooking spray).
Whip 8 eggs.
Add 3 cups of milk.
Add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
Tear up 8 cups of bread-I’ve always used 5-6 English Muffins, but any bread would do.
Add 8 oz of ground cooked sausage (I only use 1/2 the 16 oz. package and save the rest so it’s not too heavy on meat.)
Pour into the pan.
Top with 2 cups of shredded cheese (I’ve used provolone or cheddar.)
Chill overnight.
Bake for 40 minutes, at 350 degrees.
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My Mother in Law makes something very similar for Christmas brunch every year. What other dishes did you get when ill or have given to others when they have been carrying a heavy cross?
Strata is a holiday favorite. I don't know why I don't make it all year!
Trying it this morning! In the oven now! I added a little bit of garlic powder and a couple of light dashes of cayenne pepper (have an 18 year old who loves heat!) So excited to see how it turns out!! Thanks! ** From one cancer survivor to another! I was stage IV 5 years ago (ER,PR, HER2+) and now 'm NED! So keep on trucking (as we say in the South!).
This sounds amazing. What a sweet friend to make you something comforting, filling and delicious.