ITALIAN SAUSAGE STRATA

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Looking for a hearty strata recipe? Then enjoy this Italian pork sausage, English muffins, eggs and Green Frozen 100% Broccoli Florets casserole for a filling dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb. bulk Italian pork sausage
2 cups frozen 100% broccoli florets, thawed
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 to 5 English muffins, split, cut into large cubes (about 5 cups)
6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) finely shredded mild Cheddar cheese
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Brown sausage in large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain. Add broccoli and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Place English muffin cubes in sprayed baking dish. Top with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
Beat eggs in large bowl. Add milk, salt and basil; beat well. Pour over sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 8 g