Ingredients

  • 10-12 slices French Bread, cut into 1" cubes (approx. 1 loaf/baguette)
  • 1 Tbls. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 oz. breakfast sausage
  • 16 eggs
  • 6 cups milk
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
  • 4 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed, stalks cut into 1" pieces and cooked until tender
  • S & P to taste
  • 4 c. grated fontina cheese

Method

  • 1. Butter a large baking dish. Place bread cubes in a large bowl.
  • 2. In a large saute' pan over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides -- 3-5 min total. Transfer to a plate and when cool cut into thin slices and add to bowl w/ bread.
  • 3. In another large bowl whisk together eggs and milk. Pour egg mixture over bread and sausage mixture. Add green onions, roasted red peppers, and 3 cups of cheese. Stir until well blended.
  • 4. Transfer to prepared baking dish, cover w/ plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 4 hrs. or up to overnight.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 350F. Sprinkle top of Strata w/ remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake until golden brown and cooked through. Approx. 1 hour.
  • 6. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.