Overnight Chile Sausage Strata

Breakfast

Prep time: 1 hour 30 mins

Total time: 2 hours 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. pork sausage (spicy or regular)
8 eggs
8 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2 inch squares
2 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/4 inch squares
2 cups milk
2 (4.5 oz.) cans green chiles, drained and chopped
1 cup low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In medium skillet, brown and crumble sausage over medium high heat. Drain oil.
In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly and add bread, butter, milk, chiles, cheese, salt, pepper and cooked sausage. Mix and pour into greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour or overnight. Bake uncovered at 300 degrees for 1 hour, until puffed and golden.

NOTES

To make this recipe:[br][br]Lower total fat & higher protein - use turkey or chicken sausage[br]Lower saturated fat - use oil instead of butter

NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVES: To make this recipe:[br][br]Lower total fat & higher protein - use turkey or chicken sausage[br]Lower saturated fat - use oil instead of butter

SERVING SIZE: 237 grams

CALORIES: 320

FAT: 16g

SATURATED FAT: 6g

CARBOHYDRATES: 19g

SUGAR: 7g

SODIUM: 400mg

FIBER: 2g

PROTEIN: 27g

CHOLESTEROL: 215mg