SPICY SAUSAGE VEGETABLE STRATA

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1 lb. spicy pork sausage
• 1 medium onion chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 loaf French bread cut into 3/4" slices
• 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers cut into 1/4" strips
• 2 medium zucchini thinly sliced (2 cups)
• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook sausage and onion in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink, drain well.

Arrange bread slices in ungreased rectangular pan 11" x 7" x 1/2" 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 bu not longer than 24 hours.

About 1 hour before serving, heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover and bake 45-55 minutes or until top is puffed and center is set.