Andouille Sausage Strata Recipe

Andouille Sausage Strata Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 6-8

• 2 tbsps. unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 8 oz. Andouille sausages
• 5 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsps. chopped fresh oregano
• 1 brioche loaf, cut into 2-inch cubes and lightly toasted
• 2 roasted red peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
2. Lightly butter or grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan and set aside
3. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over low heat and add the onion
4. Cook until the onion is translucent and softened, about 8-10 minutes
5. Stir in the Andouille and cook for 3-4 minutes longer, until just cooked through
6. Remove from the heat and allow to cool
7. Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika and oregano
8. Spread half the bread cubes over the bottom of the prepared pan
9. Sprinkle half of the Andouille/onion mixture over the bread
10. Layer on all of the red pepper strips
11. Sprinkle on 1 cup of the grated cheddar
12. Add a second layer each of bread, sausage and cheese
13. Pour the custard evenly over the layers
14. If not baking right away, cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to use, or overnight
15. Remove the strata from the refrigerator while the oven preheats
16. Leave the foil on and bake the strata for 45 minutes
17. Remove the foil and sprinkle on the bread crumbs
18. Bake for 12-15 minutes longer, until lightly browned and firm
19. Allow to cool slightly before serving

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