Mushroom Sausage Strata

Name: Mushroom Sausage Strata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + standing YIELD: 10 servings.

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

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; pour over the cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 296 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

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