MUSHROOM SAUSAGE STRATA

Mushroom Sausage Strata image

This flavorful casserole is a hearty mainstay for our family's Christmas Day brunch menu. Being able to assemble the recipe ahead of time is a real plus! -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
10 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
6 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the sausage, mushrooms and cheeses. , In a large bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; pour over the cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , Freeze option: After assembling, cover and freeze strata. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake strata as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.