
Breakfast Casserole – Strata
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb ground maple pork sausage
- 6 slices soft hearty white bread
- 1 8oz package shredded triple cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or 1/2 tsp table salt)
- ½ tsp seasoned pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain well on paper towels.Cut and discard the crusts f rom the bread. Cut the slices in half, and arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, cutting pieces to fit as necessary to cover the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with the sausage and cheese.In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and seasoned pepper; carefully pour the mixture over the cheese.Bake casserole until set and golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.