Cheesy Chili Strata

Makes 8 servings

• 5 to 6 slices bread (crusts removed), buttered and cut into cubes
• 3/4 pound longhorn cheese grated
• 1/2 pound pork sausages bulk pork sausage
• 4 eggs beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 to 4 green chilies or to taste

In a greased 8-inch square baking dish, place layers of bread, cheese, sausage, and bread, respectively. Add eggs to milk, salt, and mustard; blend well. Pour over bread; top with green chilies. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake for 1 hour in a preheated 325° F oven; cover the last 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Note: This recipe works best with day-old bread.