Real Restaurant Recipes: Food That Built a Business

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Sausage & Cheese Strata
Preparation time: About 40 minutes. Serves 12.


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Try my delicious restaurant breakfast casserole
recipe. It can be made ahead and baked the next
morning. I have used this breakfast recipe
successfully for banquets many times.


Ingredients:
10 cups French bread cubes (1/2-3/4 inch pieces)
3/4 pound cooked sausage (your choice) cut into 3/4 inch pieces
3 to 4 ounces sautéed mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (6 ounces shredded)
1 cup Pepper Jack cheese (4 ounces shredded)
7 beaten eggs
3 1/2 cups milk
4 to 6 ounces chopped red and green onions
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and black pepper


Instructions:
Divide half the bread cubes between 2 greased 2 quart baking dishes
Top with sausage and mushrooms
Sprinkle with cheeses, then the remaining bread
Combine eggs, milk, onions, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt,
1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl
Pour egg mixture over layers in baking dishes and cover
Refrigerate for 2 to 48 hours (will not affect quality)
To serve...bake uncovered in a 325 degree oven for 50-55 minutes (or until a knife inserted near
the center comes out "clean")
Let stand about 10 minutes before serving


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