Veggie and Sausage Strata

This is a great dish to serve for brunch or even for a comforting dinner. Do plan ahead though, because this dish does have to be refrigerated over night. NOTE: Prep time does not include over night refrigeration or 30 minute rest time prior to baking.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 1 Strata

Ingredients

• 2  lbs bulk Italian sausage
• 1  medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 8  eggs
• 2  cups milk
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  tablespoon ground pepper
• 2  teaspoons ground mustard
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 12  slices  bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1⁄2 cups  spinach leaves, torn
• 2  cups  shredded swiss cheese
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1  medium zucchini, sliced thin
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and bell pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, slat pepper and mustard.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Transfer to a greased 9x13" pan; cover and refrigerate over night.
5. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
6. Cover and bake at 350 degrees 40 minutes.
7. Uncover; bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.