Most Egg-cellent Breakfast Strata

• 3 C low-fat herb-seasoned croutons
• 8 oz Italian turkey sausage links
• 1 C diced zucchini
• 1/2 C minced onions
• 1/2 C diced red bell pepper
• 1 C packed shredded light sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 8 eggs
• 1 C 2% evaporated milk
• 1/4 t each salt and pepper

1. Spray an 11x7” casserole dish with cooking spray. 
2. Spread croutons evenly in bottom of dish. Set aside. 
3. Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray. 
4. Remove and discard casing from sausage. Break or cut sausage into small pieces and add to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking up any large pieces. 
5. Add zucchini, onions and red pepper. 
6. Reduce heat to medium. 
7. Cook and stir for about 3 more minutes, until vegetables begin to soften. 
8. To assemble strata, spoon sausage mixture evenly over croutons. Top with shredded cheese. 
9. Whisk together milk, eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. 
10. Pour egg mixture evenly over sausage and vegetables. 
11. Let strata stand for 15 minutes while you preheat oven to 350°. 
12. Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until eggs are completely set. 
13. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Note: I used regular croutons, regular sausage, and whole milk.