Sausage-Cranberry Strata

mailbelle's Note:

Wonderful brunch dish! From Betty Crocker Annual Recipes 2008.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 6 hrs
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 ½ lbs bulk pork sausage
• 10 English muffins , diced (about 12 cups)
• 4 medium green onions , sliced (1/4 cup)
• 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 8 eggs
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (12 oz)

Directions:

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.

Reviews

[Teddy's Mommy]

We really enjoyed this! I am thinking about serving it as stuffing for thanksgiving though :-) that's what it reminded us of. The best stuffing we've had in a LONG LONG time! Thanks for the recipe!