GREEN CHILE BRUNCH BAKE

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It's easy to make this ahead in a 13x9 inch pan. It's filling, perfect for a crowd, and helps busy moms out. -Trista Thinnes, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
10 cups cubed day-old French bread
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
5 green onions, chopped
6 large eggs
2-3/4 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain and set aside. Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cheese, mushrooms, green onions and cooked sausage., In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over layers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 34g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 239mg cholesterol, Sodium 1052mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.