| Staratas have traditionally been a favorite make ahead breakfast or brunch
entrée. In this variation, ground sausage shows itself off in style.
Just add a thoughtful assortment of fresh fruit along with steaming mugs
of coffee for a memorable morning meal. |
| Ingredients |
| 1 1/2 pounds Bratos, cut into bite size pieces |
| 16 slices good quality white bread |
| 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
| 5 eggs |
| 3 cups milk |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
| 1 teaspoon dry mustard |
1. In a large skillet, brown Bratos*
2. Cut bread into cubes
3. In an 8 x 12-in baking dish, evenly spread Bratos over bread
4. Top with shredded cheese 5. In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs, milk, salt and mustard until evenly combined. Pour over sausage mixture
6. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 24 hours
7. Bake, covered, in a preheated 325 degree oven for 30 minutes
8. Uncover, bake for 30 minutes more or till a knife inserted near the center comes out clean
9. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving
*You can substitute soy sausage crumbles instead of Bratos if you prefer
Serves 8
