How to make Sausage and Cheese Strata

There are all kinds of casseroles for breakfast. This one leans to the side of super cheap and wonderfully tasty. This is a great kid’s breakfast recipe that is quick and easy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 12 sl White bread cut into cubes
• 8 oz Cheddar cheese cut into cubes
• 4 oz Mozarella cheese cut into cubes
• 8 oz Ham or bacon cut into cubes
• 4 oz Mushrooms
• 6 Eggs
• 2 c Milk
• 1/4 ts Salt
• 1/4 ts Pepper
• 1/4 ts Dry mustard

1. Grease a casserole baking dish or cake pan. Layer half the bread cubes, cheese, ham or bacon, mushrooms and remaining bread. Beat together eggs, milk and seasonings.
2. Cover and chill at least four hours in the refrigerator before cooking. You can use lean meat, skim milk, and low fat cheese as replacements if your are looking for a low fat alternative or if you are trying to watch your calories even the bread can low calorie bread.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake 1 hour until a chef’s knife tests clean after poking down into the pan.

Tips & Warnings

• The leaner the bacon the better this dish is.
• Never leave the stove unattended.