When our family sits down for breakfast on days when this do-ahead dish is on the menu, I can relax and join them. I like to serve it with fresh fruit and homemade rolls. Plus, it adds a nice touch to a celebration brunch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1485453,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304275,304287,305883,306928,306910,304423,304328,305271,305487,307033,305334,304408,304368,306848,305353,304348,304268,307307,324623,304243,304150,304353],"categories-v2":[308295,311547,308300,311532,309924,309906,308821,308988,308319,308984,309216,310796,311566,310079,309337,308813,308745,309603,309362,309000,259483,310342,309177,309586,309434,309005],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Veggie Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-veggie-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Italian-Sausage-Veggie-Skillet_EXPS_SDAS18_199546_C03_29__8b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Lasagna","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-lasagna\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sausage-Lasagna_EXPS_FT25_133047_JR_0402_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cheese Sausage Strata","post_link":"\/recipes\/cheese-sausage-strata\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cheese-Sausage-Strata_EXPS_TOHD24_14471_DianaChistruga_Social.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Spaghetti","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-spaghetti\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Italian-Sausage-Spaghetti_EXPS_FT25_14956_JR_0207_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage and Spinach Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-and-spinach-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Italian-Sausage-and-Spinach-Pie_exps3073_TH133086D07_25_4b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Prosciutto-Pesto Breakfast Strata","post_link":"\/recipes\/prosciutto-pesto-breakfast-strata\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps164078_BB143289D07_16_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mushroom Sausage Strata","post_link":"\/recipes\/mushroom-sausage-strata\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Mushroom-Sausage-Strata_exps19467_BHR133210D05_17_5bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mexican Sausage & Cornbread Strata","post_link":"\/recipes\/mexican-sausage-cornbread-strata\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps143010_BB153698D07_01_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Veggie Sausage Strata","post_link":"\/recipes\/veggie-sausage-strata\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps22558_CS143580D09_19_2b-.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps5445_C153811B09_09_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Cheese Strata","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-cheese-strata\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Chicken-Cheese-Strata_exps50972_SD19999446C10_13_1bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage with Polenta","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-with-polenta\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps33947_LT966922D43D.jpg"},{"post_title":"Stuffing & Sausage Strata","post_link":"\/recipes\/stuffing-sausage-strata\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps133064_THCA153054D12_03_1b-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Lasagna Rolls","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-lasagna-rolls\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps172059_JSV133167B04_11_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Overnight Sausage Strata","post_link":"\/recipes\/overnight-sausage-strata\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Calzone","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-calzone\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Italian-Sausage-Calzone_exps30023_FM143298C03_06_5bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Fried Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-fried-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage with Peppers","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-with-peppers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps45239_CW1444971D31A.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps20275_CW10366D29C.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-sausage-strata\/","name":"Italian Sausage Strata","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-09-22","prepTime":"PT20M","cookTime":"PT60M","totalTime":"PT01H20M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps20275_CW10366D29C.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"recipeCategory":["Breakfast","Brunch"],"description":"When our family sits down for breakfast on days when this do-ahead dish is on the menu, I can relax and join them. I like to serve it with fresh fruit and homemade rolls. Plus, it adds a nice touch to a celebration brunch.","recipeIngredient":["1\/2 cup butter, softened, divided","12 to 16 slices day-old bread, crusts removed","1\/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced","2 cups sliced onions","Salt and pepper to taste","1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained","3 cups shredded cheddar cheese","5 large eggs, lightly beaten","2-1\/2 cups whole milk","1 tablespoon Dijon mustard","1 teaspoon ground nutmeg","1 teaspoon ground mustard","2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Using 1\/4 cup butter, spread one side of each bread slice with butter. Place half of the bread, butter side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms and onions in remaining butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon half of the mushroom mixture over bread in prepared pan. Top with half of the sausage and cheese. Layer with the remaining bread, mushroom mixture, sausage and cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, nutmeg and ground mustard. Pour over cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 10 minutes before serving."}],"recipeYield":"12 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 340 calories","fatContent":"25g fat (14g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"161mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"574mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"13g carbohydrate (5g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"16g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Europe, Italian","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleFan"},"reviewBody":"I am trying this as a freezer meal I divided it into 6 aluminum meal prep containers and followed the instructions for freeze it from the Mushroom Sausage Strata: Freeze option: After assembling, cover and freeze strata. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Bake strata as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean. Have only eaten the first one made without freezing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"20275","romance_copy_dek":"When our family sits down for breakfast on days when this do-ahead dish is on the menu, I can relax and join them. I like to serve it with fresh fruit and homemade rolls. Plus, it adds a nice touch to a celebration brunch.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Italian Sausage Strata","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup butter, softened, divided","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup butter, softened, divided"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"12 to 16 slices day-old bread, crusts removed","IngredientText":"12 to 16 slices day-old bread, crusts removed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced","IngredientText":"1\/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups sliced onions","IngredientText":"2 cups sliced onions"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Salt and pepper to taste","IngredientText":"Salt and pepper to taste"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained","IngredientText":"1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 cups shredded cheddar cheese","IngredientText":"3 cups shredded cheddar cheese"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"5 large eggs, lightly beaten","IngredientText":"5 large eggs, lightly beaten"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2-1\/2 cups whole milk","IngredientText":"2-1\/2 cups whole milk"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 tablespoon Dijon mustard","IngredientText":"1 tablespoon Dijon mustard"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon ground nutmeg","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon ground nutmeg"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon ground mustard","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon ground mustard"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps20275_CW10366D29C.jpg","RecipeId":20275,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Italian Sausage Strata Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":"","RecipeAttachmentFileName":"exps20275_CW10366D29C.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Amanda","Lastname":"Reid","ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 1 hour","MinimumServingQuantity":12,"MaximumServingQuantity":12,"Yield":"12 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Italian Sausage Strata","SubmittedTitle":"Italian Sausage Strata","RecipeTypeId":1,"RecipeURL":"italian-sausage-strata","AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":20,"CookTimeInMinutes":60,"TotalTimeInMinutes":80,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":true,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"EditorNotes":"","PublishedProjectTitle":"Italian Sausage Strata","OriginalSourceProject":"Italian Sausage Strata","ContestPlacement":"Grand Prize","Trailer":"","Metadescription":"","AboutRecipeTitle":"","AboutRecipe":"","DigitalHeadnotes":"When our family sits down for breakfast on days when this do-ahead dish is on the menu, I can relax and join them. I like to serve it with fresh fruit and homemade rolls. Plus, it adds a nice touch to a celebration brunch.","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"RecipeCookingTipTitle":"","RecipeCookingTipText":"","SpecifiCookingTipText":"","Directions":[{"Direction":"Using 1\/4 cup butter, spread one side of each bread slice with butter. Place half of the bread, butter side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms and onions in remaining butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon half of the mushroom mixture over bread in prepared pan. Top with half of the sausage and cheese. Layer with the remaining bread, mushroom mixture, sausage and cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, nutmeg and ground mustard. Pour over cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.","SequenceNo":3}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Breakfast Casserole Recipes","ID":94466},{"Name":"Breakfast Recipes","ID":94258},{"Name":"Brunch Recipes","ID":94262},{"Name":"Christmas Breakfast Recipes","ID":94474}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Indian Recipes","ID":89660},{"Name":"Italian Breakfast","ID":89696},{"Name":"Italian Brunch","ID":89700},{"Name":"Italian Recipes","ID":89684}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Christmas Brunch Recipes","ID":104198},{"Name":"Christmas Recipes","ID":104190}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Egg Casserole Recipes","ID":100825},{"Name":"Egg Recipes","ID":100449},{"Name":"Milk","ID":102025},{"Name":"Mushroom Breakfast Recipes","ID":100829},{"Name":"Mushroom Recipes","ID":100461},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Country Woman Breakfast Recipes","ID":107313},{"Name":"Country Woman Recipes","ID":107253},{"Name":"View All Country Woman Recipes","ID":107353}],"WinningRecipes":[{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Grand Prize Winning Recipes","ID":107187}],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Make-Ahead","ID":304348},{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":304353},{"Name":"Cuisines","ID":305271},{"Name":"Europe","ID":305334},{"Name":"Italian","ID":305353},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Casseroles","ID":305883},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Christmas","ID":304423},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Cheddar Cheese","ID":306928},{"Name":"Cheese","ID":306910},{"Name":"Eggs","ID":307033},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Breakfast","ID":304275},{"Name":"Brunch","ID":304287},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Sauteing","ID":304243},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 piece: 340 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. ","NoOfRatings":1,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/exps20275_CW10366D29C.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/exps20275_CW10366D29C.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","Tips":[],"CommentCount":2,"RatingCount":2,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"I am trying this as a freezer meal I divided it into 6 aluminum meal prep containers and followed the instructions for freeze it from the Mushroom Sausage Strata:\n\nFreeze option: After assembling, cover and freeze strata. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Bake strata as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.\n\nHave only eaten the first one made without freezing.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/26\/2020 08:27","GUID":"352bb8054f094c9e995ae6ca2588a26f","MemberId":9770981,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Robbie","SubmittedDate":"01\/26\/2020 08:27"},{"Comment":"
could this be frozen? thanks<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/26\/2013 09:26","GUID":"a67d53b840324597b50dee764de5c282","MemberId":2714243,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"landstromd","SubmittedDate":"03\/26\/2013 09:26"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/16\/2009 18:07","GUID":"1eeb7f5c64da4b4d815fd30e8e771dbd","MemberId":2711162,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"5littlebirdsKY","SubmittedDate":"04\/16\/2009 18:07"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43654,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311532,"name":"Casseroles","slug":"casseroles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311467,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"These family-pleasing casserole recipes are sure to be a hit. From apps and green bean casseroles to dessert and main dish casseroles, you'll want to try them all!","parent":310796,"count":3387,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/casseroles\/"},{"term_id":311547,"name":"Breakfast Casseroles","slug":"breakfast-casseroles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311482,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Say hello to the easiest meal ever with these breakfast casserole recipes. Simple to put together and quick to clean up, they'll become your new favorite recipes.","parent":311532,"count":655,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/casseroles\/breakfast-casseroles\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Italian Sausage Strata"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n