Well, it was o.k. difficult child 1 ate it without complaints. easy child picked the sausage out and ate that. It was a little bland for my liking, but that's just me. I cheated a little on the prep, so maybe that has something to do with it. You're supposed to let the concoction sit overnight in the fridge before putting in a pan to bake. Maybe that would intensify the flavors more? Or maybe the mild cold I have coming on dulled my palate? I don't know.
difficult child 2 isn't hungry yet, so no word on whether he'll try it -- though he's usually game for just about anything. husband isn't home yet, though I'm sure he'll at least try it and will let me know if it's worth a repeat for him.
It was easy enough to make. I may look for other variations... This version would make a nice brunch entree, too.
Here's the recipe:
Chicken Sausage and Apple Strata
Yield: 12 servings
2 tsp oil
2 pounds chicken apple sausage, thinly sliced
2 large Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
12 pieces day-old white bread, cubed
9 eggs, slightly beaten
3 C milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper (I used ground white pepper)
3/4 dry mustard
1 1/2 C grated white cheddar (I used medium yellow cheddar)
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add sausage; brown on both sides. Remove sausage to a large bowl. Add apples to the skillet; cook until golden brown. Add to the sausage. Add bread cubes to the bowl. Mix eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard in a separate bowl. Add the egg mixture to the sausage mixture. Stir in 1 C of the cheese. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
2. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pour the egg mixture into a greaased 12" skillet or a 13x9" baking dish. Bake in the middle of the oven, 30 minutes. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition information (per serving): 377 calories (54% from fat); 23g fat, 9g saturated fat, 246mg cholesterol, 21g carbohydrates, 24g protein, 995mg sodium, 1g fiber.