Sausage-Cranberry Strata

Need a new egg bake for brunch? Here's one with crowd-pleasing flavors of sausage, cheese and a tasty cranberry surprise.

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 5 hours 40 min
Makes: 12 servings

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1 1/2	lb bulk pork sausage
10	English muffins, diced (about 12 cups)
4	medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1	cup sweetened dried cranberries
8	eggs
1 1/2	cups milk
1	cup sour cream
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon pepper
3	cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz)

Serve with...

Overnight Eggnog Streusel Coffee Cake
Total Time: 9 hours 20 min

1.	Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
2.	Spread half of the diced muffins in pan; top with half of the sausage, half of the onions and half of the cranberries. Repeat layers with remaining muffins, sausage, onions and cranberries.
3.	In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper with wire whisk until well blended; pour over mixture in pan. Sprinkle cheese over top. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down over pan. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
4.	Heat oven to 325°F. Bake covered 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into squares.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Kitchen Tips

Use 12 cups cubed bread in place of the English muffins.

Special Touch

Try hot and spicy sausage for a flavor kick.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 440 (Calories from Fat 220); Total Fat 25g (Saturated Fat 12g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 205mg; Sodium 730mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 16g); Protein 22g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 35%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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