Running out of good breakfast ideas for yourself and the kids? Make this easy and delicious Large Family Sausage and Apples English Muffin Strata because it is sweet, savory, and satisfying.
What is a Strata?
A strata is a type of delicious casserole that you can prepare using the ingredients in this recipe. If you liked my Spinach and Cheese Strata, then try this strata, too. This is the perfect make-ahead breakfast to feed your large family because it contains fresh fruit, flavorful sausage, and various other ingredients, all of which taste well when paired together. The sweet and savory ingredients will leave you with a satisfying breakfast to enjoy with the family.
***Use special promo code HELLO20 to take 20% off your first order in the shop including the SUPER MEGA ULTIMATE Large Family Freezer Meals Bundle here!**
The Ingredients You Will Need to Make the Sausage and Apples English Muffin Strata
If you would like to make the Large Family Sausage and Apples English Muffin Strata, you will need the following ingredients:
- English Muffins. You will need 12 of these muffins cut into halves. You can also make my Sausage, Egg, and Cheese English Muffins with any extra muffins and put them in the freezer for later.
- Ground Sausage. Make sure to have two pounds of ground sausage to add to your strata.
- Apples. Remove the core of your apples and dice them into pieces before using them.
- Maple Syrup. Add a touch of sweetness to your strata with maple syrup.
- Eggs. You will need 18 eggs for this recipe. It might sound like a lot, but it makes more than enough servings for everyone in the household.
You will also need half and half, salt, pepper, provolone cheese, and parmesan cheese to complete the recipe.
Which Apples Should I Use in the Recipe?
Use any apples that you have at home. If you are going to the store for apples to use in this recipe, consider getting Granny Smith apples or Honeycrisp apples, both of which have a perfectly sweet taste. You can also choose to get whichever apples are on sale at your grocery store. If you have extra apples leftover, then try making overnight apple pie oats for breakfast the next day, or slow cooker baked apples for dinner tonight.
Which Type of Sausage Do I Need to Use?
Be sure to use ground breakfast sausage when preparing the Sausage and Apples English Muffin Strata. You can use pork, turkey, or beef sausage. It all depends on what you would normally eat and enjoy for breakfast. The brand of the sausage is not important. If you find sausage in bulk or at a good price, be sure to stock up. I have lots of recipes that use sausage like Sausage Baked Ziti, Sausage and Cheese Omelet, Easy Sausage Skillet Gravy, Sausage and Spinach Fried Rice, and many more pork/sausage meals.
Do I Have to Use Provolone Cheese?
The shredded provolone cheese adds flavor and texture to the strata. If you do not like provolone cheese, you can replace it with mozzarella, mild cheddar, or American cheese. You can also add extra cheese if you want to create a cheesier, tastier meal.
Can I Freeze the Sausage and Apples English Muffin Strata?
Yes! You can freeze the Large Family Sausage and Apple English Muffin Strata. If you want to save it for later, wrap it tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the freezer after you bake it. You can reheat it in the microwave or oven when you want to have some. While it is possible to freeze the casserole as a whole, you can also freeze it in individual servings for loved ones to have when they want a quick, easy, and delicious meal for breakfast.
Try these large family breakfast meals!
- LOW CARB Large Family Ham and Gruyere Crustless Quiche
- Overnight Oats
- Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
- Apple Challah French Toast Casserole
- INSTANT POT SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE
- Breakfast Enchiladas
- Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole
- Breakfast Sliders
I have lots more yummy breakfast ideas!
Where can I find more large family breakfast recipes?
Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated to be filling and healthy. I know it may seem easier to buy pre-made breakfast items, but you can save lots of time and money just by making breakfast ahead of time with my Breakfast Freezer Meals Pack, it’s number 10 in my Large Family Freezer Meals Series. It includes 10 amazing breakfast recipes with directions to help you make 25 breakfast meals to put in your freezer!
If your freezer is already full or you just don’t have the freezer space, then try my Easy and Simple Large Family Sheet Pan Breakfasts which includes 10 delicious and easy breakfast meals to make your large family. Save time and money!
Large Family Sausage and Apple English Muffin Strata
Print
Large Family Sausage and Apples English Muffin Strata | Freezer Meal
-
Prep Time: 2:25 -
Cook Time: 1 Hour
-
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
-
Yield: 2 9×13 Casserole Dishes -
Category: Breakfast -
Method: Oven
Description
Running out of good breakfast ideas for yourself and the kids? Make this easy and delicious Large Family Sausage and Apples English Muffin Strata because it is sweet, savory, and satisfying.
Ingredients
12 English muffins, halved
2 pounds ground sausage
6 apples, cored and diced
½ cup maple syrup
18 eggs
1 (32 ounce) container half and half
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper to Taste
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
-
Prepare two 9×13 casserole dishes with nonstick cooking spray.
-
Place a layer of English muffin halves in each casserole dish.
-
In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, crumbling the sausage as it cooks.
-
Layer the meat and apples over the English muffins. Top with the shredded cheese.
-
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, maple syrup, half and half, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
-
Cover and allow the eggs to soak into the bread in the refrigerator for at least two hours to overnight.
-
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the strata in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the eggs are set.
Notes
To freeze: Wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Best if thawed overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or slice and reheat in the microwave.
Keywords: Large Family Sausage and Apples English Muffin Strata
This breakfast tastes great and makes an easy freezer meal for large families. Have your children join you in making these to teach them how to cook.
FREE Emergency Pantry Planning Pack!
Don’t forget to sign up for the emergency pantry planning pack for free to help you plan your pantry meals! The free Emergency Pantry Planning Pack will help you plan your needed pantry items! Printable pages include pantry inventory, grocery lists, meal planners, list of pantry staple items, and more.
