Mary's Breakfast Sandwich Strata | The Good Stuff with Mary Berg

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while bologna is a budget-friendly option.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, while frozen spinach is often more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

Dice 1 yellow onion and cook it in 1 tablespoon of butter or oil over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until tender.

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground pork with 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped sage, 1.5 teaspoons of fennel seed, 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.

Mix the ground pork mixture with two forks until combined without pressing too hard.

Add the sausage mixture to the pan with the cooked onions and cook over medium-high heat until golden brown and crumbly, stirring occasionally.

Toast 12 English muffins and cut or tear them into rough bite-sized pieces, then place them in a greased casserole dish.

Add 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and the cooked sausage mixture to the English muffins and toss to combine.

In a bowl, whisk together 9 eggs and milk until well combined.

Pour the egg mixture over the English muffin mixture, ensuring even coverage.

Press down gently to compact the strata and let it sit for a few minutes before baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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