Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Slice day old pretzel rolls into bite sized chunks.

Step 3

Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Slice the sausage into small bite sized bits and combine with onions in skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Whisk the eggs together and add milk or cream, half of the grated smoked gouda and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

To assemble strata, arrange the bread chunks with onion and sausage bites divided evenly between 4 (6") ramekins or in a single casserole dish. Slowly pour egg mixture evenly over the top, then top with remaining cheese.

Step 7

Bake the ramekins for 20-25 minutes or the casserole dish for 35-45 minutes until the top begins to puff up and brown, the cheese is bubbly and the filling has set.

Step 8

Allow to cool a bit before serving and top with freshly chopped chives.