Sausage-Cheese Strata

By pattie_d

For a brunch crowd or potluck, prepare this made-ahead strata to bake right before serving.

Ingredients

• 10 cupsFrench bread cubes (1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes)
• 12 ouncescooked smoked sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 4-ounce cansliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 cupchopped green sweet pepper
• 6 ouncesshredded sharp cheddar cheese (1-1/2 cups)
• 4 ouncesshredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 cup)
• 7 beaten eggs
• 3-1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoonssnipped chives
• 1 tablespoonsnipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoonsalt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Divide half of the bread cubes between 2 greased 2-quart rectangular baking dishes. Top with sausage, mushrooms, and sweet pepper. Sprinkle with cheeses. Place remaining bread cubes on top.

2. Combine eggs, milk, chives, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Pour half of the mixture over bread mixture in each baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.

3. Bake in a 325 degree F oven, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near centers comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.

nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 378, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Sodium 966 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 17%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 25%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet