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Savory Everything Bagel Breakfast Strata with Sausage

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A nostalgic and savory breakfast casserole featuring everything bagels, sausage, eggs, and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for family mornings or brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 day-old everything bagels, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 ounces breakfast sausage (mild pork or spicy)
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups milk (whole milk preferred, 2% or almond milk can be used)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Cut the day-old everything bagels into roughly 1-inch pieces. If fresh, toast lightly first.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 12 ounces of breakfast sausage until no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces (about 7-8 minutes).
  4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the sausage pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent and fragrant. Remove from heat.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 2 cups milk, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning until combined.
  6. Spread half of the bagel cubes evenly in the buttered baking dish. Layer half of the sausage mixture over the bagels, then sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat layers with remaining bagels, sausage, and cheese.
  7. Pour the custard evenly over the assembled layers. Press down gently with a spatula to help the bagels soak in the liquid.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning on top.
  9. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  10. Remove foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the strata is puffed, golden brown on top, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use day-old bagels for best custard absorption; if fresh, toast lightly. Resting the assembled strata in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight improves texture. Brown sausage well and drain excess grease to avoid sogginess. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil during baking. Sharp cheddar cheese recommended; mix with mozzarella for creaminess. Variations include vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and spicy versions.

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