Chef's Notes

Delicious strata with sausage, tomatoes, and onion. From Southern Living May 2022

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally until sausage begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and onion; cook, stirring occasionally until onion is softened and tomatoes have burst about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
2. Toss together the sausage mixture, bread, and 2 tablespoons of parsley in a very large bowl. Whisk eggs, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and half of the garlic-and-herb cheese in a medium bowl. Pour egg mixture into a 13X9 baking dish lightly creased with cooking spray; pour any remaining liquid over the bread in the dish. Cover with aluminum foil; chill at least 4 hours or up to 12.
3. Preheat oven to 375F Uncover baking dish; Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese and dollop with remaining garlic-and-herb cheese. Cover with foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet to catch drips. Bake until almost set, about 40 minutes. Uncover; continue baking until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (with no liquid egg), 15-20 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tablespoons parsley before serving.