Double Cheese Breakfast Strata

Directions

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   For each 8-serving strata: Crumble 1 lb.
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   (450 g) sausage into large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; cook 3 to 5 min.
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   or until done, stirring frequently to break up sausage.
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   Add 3 cups (750 mL) mushrooms, 1/2 cup (125 mL) each red peppers, green peppers and onions, and 1 tsp.
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   (5 mL) thyme; cook 3 to 5 min.
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   or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
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   Remove from heat.
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   Stir in 1/3 cup (75 mL) Cheez Whiz.
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   Set aside to cool slightly.
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    Place 1-1/2 qt.
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    bread in half-size 2-inch hotel pan or in 13x9-inch baking dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
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    Top with 1/3 cup (75 mL) shredded cheese and sausage mixture.
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    Whisk 6 eggs, 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) milk and 1/3 cup (75 mL) Cheez Whiz until well blended; pour over sausage mixture.
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    Cover with foil.
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    Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
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    Bring to room temperature before baking.
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    Bake, covered, in 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) standard oven 40 to 50 min.
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    or until centre is set.
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    Remove foil; top with 1/3 cup (75 mL) shredded cheese.
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    Broil 2 to 3 min.
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    or until cheese is melted.
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    Let stand 5 min.
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    before serving.