Sausage, Cheese and Tomato Strata

 

1

lb bulk turkey sausage

8

slices 100% whole wheat bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (7 cups)

2

cups shredded Gruyère cheese (8 oz)

2

cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (6 medium)

6

eggs

2

cups milk

2

teaspoons dried basil leaves

2

teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/2

teaspoon salt

• 1 In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
• 2 Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread in baking dish. Spread cooked sausage evenly over bread. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the tomatoes.
• 3 In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, basil, mustard and salt with fork or wire whisk; pour over tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• 4 Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.