italian pumpkin strata

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Sep 9, 2011

Dense and creamy- this vegetable filled strata with bread, cheese, milk, pumpkin and eggs creates a moist and delicious casserole- cut this into squares or wedges and serve with fresh fruit for a smashing brunch !! Recipe from Carnation Milk.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound sweet italian sausage, casing removed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup each of red and greed bell peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 - loaf italian bread,cut in 1 1.2 inch cubes
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cans (12 oz. each) evaporated milk
  • 15 oz. cans pure solid pumpkin
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, marjoram and basil, all crushed

How To Make italian pumpkin strata

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350^. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with non stick baking spray. Heat oil in skillet over medium -high heat; add sausage, onion,bell peppers and garlic. Cook stirring to break up sausage, 7-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Combine bread cubes, cheese, and sausage mixture in a large bowl. Beat milk, pumpkin, eggs, salt, pepper, seasonings in a medium bowl. Pour mixture over bread mixture, stirring gently to moisten bread. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until set. Serve warm.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Pork
Category: Casseroles
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake

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