SIMPLE SAUSAGE STRATA

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In Clarksville, Tennessee, Bonnie Coffman starts this convenient casserole with a simple bread base. Then she adds cheese, eggs and succulent sausage to create a satisfying sunrise meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 slices bread, crusts removed
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
Pinch pepper

Steps:

Place bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in mustard. Sprinkle sausage and cheese evenly over bread. , In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, cream and pepper. Pour over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.