Name: Savory Bison Sausage Apple Sage Strata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 1 h 22 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 pound bison breakfast sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tart cooking apples, cored and chopped; 8 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (12 ounce) loaf firm-textured French or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup shredded provolone cheese

Embrace the essence of fall with this comforting strata. Savory bison sausage dances with sweet apples and aromatic sage, all nestled within a custardy embrace of eggs and bread. A delightful centerpiece for your next brunch gathering.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In an extra-large skillet, cook bison sausage and chopped onion over medium heat until the sausage is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Add the cored and chopped apples and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the apples are slightly softened. Drain off any excess fat. (15 minutes)

03

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chopped fresh sage, and black pepper until well combined. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Place the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with the bison sausage mixture and the shredded provolone cheese. Gently mix to evenly distribute the ingredients throughout the bread cubes. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread mixture, ensuring that all the bread cubes are moistened. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the strata is golden brown and puffed. (45 minutes)

07

Step

Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the strata to set slightly, making it easier to slice. (10 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try sautéing the apples in a tablespoon of butter before adding them to the sausage mixture.
If you don't have fresh sage on hand, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried sage.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese. Gruyere, mozzarella, or fontina would all be delicious in this strata.
The strata can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. Just add about 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.