Holiday Breakfast Strata

Name: Holiday Breakfast Strata
Ingredients: 6 slices white bread; 1/4 cup butter; 4 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1 package Aidells(R) Smoked Chicken Sausage, Chicken & Apple 4 links, chopped; 1 can green chilies 4 oz, drained and chopped; 6 eggs; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

6 slices white bread
1/4 cup butter
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 package Aidells(R) Smoked Chicken Sausage, Chicken & Apple 4 links, chopped
1 can green chilies 4 oz, drained and chopped
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

1

The night before: Saute the sausage for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2

Lightly butter one side of each bread slice and place bread butter-side down in a 9x13 baking dish. The bottom should be covered with no gaps.
3

Sprinkle cheese evenly over the bread. Spread the sauteed sausage on top of cheese and top with the green chilies.
4

Whisk eggs in a medium-sized bowl. Add milk and seasonings and whisk to combine well.
5

Slowly stir the egg mixture to keep spices mixed well while pouring evenly on top of the assembled casserole.
6

Cover well and place in the refrigerator overnight.
7

In the morning: Preheat oven to 350°.
8

Bake casserole uncovered for 50-60 minutes until center is set and outside edges are golden brown. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.