This strata recipe is really easy to make. You can assemble it beforehand and bake it the following day. Sometimes I add cooked chopped broccoli for a change of pace.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 pound pork sausage
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6 (1 ounce) slices bread, cubed
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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2 cups milk
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6 large eggs
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Lightly grease a 7×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
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Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
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Layer bread cubes, cooked sausage, and cheese in the prepared baking dish. Beat together milk, eggs, salt, and mustard in a medium bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). While the oven is heating, let casserole sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before baking.
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Bake casserole in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
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Recipe Tip
You can substitute ham or bacon for the sausage if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 401 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 15g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
