SPICY SAUSAGE-VEGETABLE STRATA

Spicy Sausage-Vegetable Strata image

Some like it hot! This colorful medley of baked vegetables, eggs and cheese uses spicy sausage to really turn up the heat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound bulk hot or spicy pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 loaf (about 10 inches) French bread, cut into 3/4-inch slices
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, from 7-ounce jar, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (2 cups)
6 eggs
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook sausage and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain well.
Arrange bread slices in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches, cutting to fit if necessary. Spread sausage mixture over bread. Top with bell peppers and zucchini.
Beat eggs and ricotta cheese in medium bowl, using fork, until blended. Stir in milk. Pour over mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
About 1 hour before serving, heat oven to 350°F. Uncover and bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is puffed and center is set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg