CHEESY SAUSAGE AND SPINACH BREAKFAST STRATA

Cheesy Sausage and Spinach Breakfast Strata image

Provided by Silka Clark

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large, day old croissants; cut into cubes
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1 can(s) spinach, drained
2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 pkg pork breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
6 eggs
2 1/4 c half and half
2 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried basil

Steps:

1. Butter a 9x13 casserole dish and add half the croissant cubes.
2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet and saute the onion on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the drained spinach until mixed.
4. Spoon spinach and onions on croissant cubes.
5. Brown the sausage.
6. Sprinkle sausage and half the cheese in baking dish.
7. Top with remaining croissant cubes and the rest of the cheese.
8. In a blender, mix eggs, half and half, mustard, salt, pepper, and basil.
9. Pour evenly over the casserole to moisten all of the croissant pieces. Gently press down with a fork to get all of the croissants dampened.
10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
11. Heat oven to 350. Remove plastic wrap and bake until puffed and golden brown. About 45-55 minutes.
12. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.