SAVORY ITALIAN SAUSAGE STRATA

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Your family will love this pretty puffy casserole-and you'll love that it can be made ahead for convenience. -Suzette Jury, Keene, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 loaf sourdough bread (1 pound), cubed
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

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. Layer with mushrooms, onions and sausage. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, mustard and salt. Pour over top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. (Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.) Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., Serve immediately or before refrigerating and baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months. , To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.