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Patsy's Egg Casserole
Chill: 2 hrs
Bake: 50 mins at 325°F
Stand: 10 mins
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 pound uncooked bulk pork or Italian sausage
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 3/4 cup bottled roasted red sweet pepper, drained and chopped
- 8 cups cubed white bread slices (12 ounces)
- 12 ounces American or cheddar cheese, shredded (3 cups)
- 8 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard or 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
1. Lightly coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage and mushrooms until sausage is cooked. Drain off fat. Stir red pepper into mixture in skillet; set aside.
2. Place half of the bread cubes in prepared baking dish. Top with half of the sausage mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes, sausage mixture and cheese.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs with a rotary beater or whisk. Beat or whisk in milk, mustard, salt and cayenne. Carefully pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture in dish. Using the back of a spoon, gently press down on layers. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
4. Bake, uncovered, in a 325 degree F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until puffed, golden and set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.
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Variation:
Bacon Asparagus Strata:
Prepare as above, except replace sausage with 8 strips of bacon that have been crisp-cooked, drained, and chopped, and replace mushrooms with one 9-oz. package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well-drained. Combine bacon, asparagus, and red peppers in a medium bowl rather than a skillet. And, use 12 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese in place of the American cheese.
This was excellent, though maybe a little bready for my taste. Next time I think I'll cut out about a cup of the bread cubes. I think I might also try using sourdough bread next time to mix things up a bit. Overall, very versatile recipe you can tailor to your family's taste.
12/29/2011 12:11:10 AM Report AbuseI have made this casserole or a variation there of many times. It is a great success and is adaptable if you don't like one of the veggies, just add another! Easy and makes the Hostess a part of the party!
12/22/2010 09:39:06 AM Report AbuseAmazing! Light & fluffy & so flavorful! My husband had some of his fellow Christian biker friends over & they loved it. 9x13 baking dish divided by 4 people = none left! I didn't experience any runnyness, it was done within the baking time listed, however I did use a glass baking dish, so that may be why. Will be making this whenever we have company. : )
7/11/2010 09:35:49 PM Report AbuseThis has been a great success at many family brunches. Just be prepared to bake it longer than the recipe says. Sometimes it's still a little runny in the middle--but just bake it till it looks done. I've never had it burn.
2/22/2010 01:48:20 PM Report Abuse