Weekly Recipe: Sausage, Mushroom, and Pepper Strata

A breakfast casserole/quiche type of dish.  

Ingredients: 
6 slices sourdough bread
2/3 pkg. garlic and cheese croutons
1lb mild Italian sausage
2/3 c. diced green pepper
2/3 c. diced red pepper
1 c. chopped green onion (a little less if strong)
2 c. grated sharp Cheddar
12 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms
7 eggs
3 1/3 c. whole milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard


Instructions:
Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.  Cut sourdough bread into 1" cubes and spread in bottom of baking dish.  Mix in croutons and set aside.

In large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage and drain off excess grease.  Chop briefly in Cuisinart® to break into small pieces.  Spread over bread and crouton mixture.  Spread chopped red pepper, green pepper and green onions over sausage.  Top with shredded Cheddar.

Whisk eggs, milk, mushroom soup and dry mustard.  Pour over top of casserole, making sure to soak evenly.

Saute mushrooms in non-stick skillet until no water is left.  Spread over cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes to an hour.  Serve.
 
Servings:
5-7