By Kaylyn Elcock
Sweet Potato and Sausage Strata
15 steps
Prep:45minCook:2h 15min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:34:28 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories312.8 kcal (16%)
Total Fat15.8 g (23%)
Carbs26.3 g (10%)
Sugars7.8 g (9%)
Protein16.6 g (33%)
Sodium561.7 mg (28%)
Fiber3.9 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
4 cupssweet potato
diced, one inch cubes
4 tablespoonswater
divided
1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
8 ozItalian sausage
1onion
large, chopped
1red bell pepper
medium, diced
3cloves garlic
finely chopped
1 teaspoonfennel seeds
crushed
4 cupskale
packaged, chopped
1 teaspoonkosher salt
8 cupswhole wheat bread
cubed, hearty, 1 inch cubes
10eggs
large
3 ½ cupsreduced fat milk
¾ cupshredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Step 1
1. Coat a 9 x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray
Step 2
2. Combine sweet potatoes and 2 tablespoons water and a medium microwave safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain any remaining water
Step 3
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally and crumbling with a wooden spoon until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate
Step 4
4. Add onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally until soft and starting to brown, 5 to 8 minutes
Step 5
5. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, 2 to 4 minutes
Step 6
6. Add garlic and fennel seeds and cook, stirring for 1 minute
Step 7
7. Add kale and the remaining 2 tablespoons water, cook until wilted, about 1 minute
Step 8
8. Stir in the sweet potato, the sausage and salt. Remove from heat
Step 9
9. Spread half the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with 3 cups bread. Repeat with the remaining sweet potato mixture and bread
Step 10
10. Lightly whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add milk and gently whisk to mix. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole and press the bread down into the custard with the back of a spoon.
Step 11
11. Coat a piece of foil with cooking spray and cover the strata. Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to one day
Step 12
12. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Step 13
13. Bake, covered for 30 minutes.
Step 14
14. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered until the custard is set and the cheese is melted, 30 to 40 minutes more.
Step 15
15. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving
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