MAIN DISH RECIPES USING HALF AND HALF RECIPES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, half-and-half, nutmeg, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Fold the greens, meat, bread and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese into the mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until the strata is puffed, golden brown at the edges and set in the center, about 15 minutes more. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Place sausage in large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, arrange the croutons in a single layer. Layer with all cheeses and top with cooked sausage.
• In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, half-and-half, milk, mustard, onion, salt, and pepper. Pour into the dish over the sausage.
• Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• The next morning, bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 45 to 60 minutes.
• Let sit for 20 minutes before serving.