Staci's Strata

This delicious breakfast casserole will have your guests screaming for the recipe! Great for those wedding brunches and Sunday morning gatherings with friends and family. So easy to make...and you save time by doing it the night before.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 429 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 4 cups milk
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 10 eggs
• ½ (1 pound) loaf French or Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 8 ounces kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Layer bread, kielbasa, onions, and 1 1/2 cups cheese in pan. In bowl combine eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well and pour over mixture in the pan, making sure to coat all pieces of bread. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

The next morning, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine half and half with nutmeg; pour evenly over the casserole.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until golden and puffed. Allow to cool 15 minutes before serving.