Sausage and Green Chile Strata Recipe

Directions:

1. Spray an 8-inch square pan baking dish with Crisco Cooking Spray.
2. Brush bread slices with melted shortening.
3. Place 4 slices in the prepared dish. Top with 1/2 the sausage, chiles and cheese.
4. Top with 4 more slices of bread, then remaining sausage and chiles.
5. Beat together eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
6. Pour egg mixture over the layers; sprinkle with remaining cheese. (Can be prepared to this point up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated, covered, until ready to bake.).
7. Preheat oven to 350. Bake strata until puffed and center is set, about 40 minutes.
8. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into squares; serve warm.