TEX-MEX STRATA 
1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage
1 (6 oz.) jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1 (6 oz.) jar fried green peppers with onion, drained, chopped
6 slices firm white bread, quartered
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos
6 lg. eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt

In medium skillet, saute sausage 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; cut crosswise into thin slices. Place in bowl. Add peppers; toss to combine.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease 2-quart shallow baking dish. Reserve 6 bread quarters; place remainder in prepared dish. Sprinkle with cheese and the sausage mixture; arrange reserved bread on top. Set aside.

In medium bowl, beat eggs with milk, chili powder and salt until mixed; pour over bread in dish. Bake 1 hour or until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

 

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