Carnation Recipe: Italian Pumpkin Strata - Very Best Baking

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Enjoyed this very much! Who'da Thought it! Will Definitely make again...

Jan W., on 10/09

Italian Pumpkin Strata

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Level: Intermediate

Dense and creamy this vegetable-filled strata employs bread, cheese, milk, pumpkin and eggs to create a moist and delicious casserole you can cut into squares or wedges and serve with a platter of fresh fruit for a smashing brunch!

Prep: 20 min

Cooking: 40 min

Yields: 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
12 cups (about 1 pound loaf) 1 1/2-inch cubes Italian or French bread
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 can (15 ounces) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

HEAT oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, bell peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring to break up sausage, for 7 to 10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink; drain.

COMBINE bread cubes, cheese and sausage mixture in a large bowl. Beat evaporated milk, pumpkin, eggs, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and marjoram in medium bowl. Pour over bread mixture, stirring gently to moisten bread. Pour into prepared baking pan.

BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Serve warm.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Jan W. ,
October 2009

Very, Very good

Enjoyed this very much! Who'da Thought it! Will Definitely make again..

Elizabeth R. , Corona, CA
October 2009

different but delightful

I have made stratas before, and all of them were basically the same this one is different, but very good. I'll keep this recipe..

Rebecca B. , TUCSON, AZ
October 2008

Italian Pumpkin Strata

Was also MY first time making a strata, had to half this recipe, but it came out GREAT!! I made it the night before, put in fridge, then popped into oven and we had for Sunday Breakfast! This dish will work for all 3 meals, by itself or as an addition. For the gal who doesn't love pumpkin. I believe any type of squash will do, but you'll have to cook them first, then puree - no skins - so that'll take a bit more work. However, it'll come out tasty, I'm sure! Good Luck and keep Baking, Rebecca in Tucson,AZ.

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 12
Serving Size 1/12 of recipe
Calories 366
Calories from Fat. 163
% Daily Value
Total Fat 18.1g	28%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	39%
Cholesterol 119mg	40%
Sodium 826mg	33%
Carbohydrates 30.4g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	12%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 19.9g
Vitamin A	14%
Vitamin C	19%
Calcium	41%
Iron	23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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