New Mexican Chicken-Cilantro Sausage Strata

== Description ==
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group and Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Makes 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* olive oil cooking spray
* 1 pound (480 g) purchased low-fat New Mexican chicken-cilantro sausages or other low-fat chicken or turkey sausages
* 2 cups (480 ml) 1% low-fat milk
* 1½ cups (360 ml) egg substitute
* refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray
* ¾ cups (90 g) shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
* 8 slices good-quality white bread, crusts removed and cut into cubes
* 1½ cups (360 ml) Roasted Tomatillo Salsa 
== Directions ==
# Remove and discard sausage casings.
# Crumble the sausage and sauté in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until evenly browned, stirring and breaking up any large clumps with a wooden spoon.
# Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned sausage to paper towels to thoroughly drain.
# In a 1-quart (1 l) measuring cup, whisk together the milk and egg substitute.
# Lightly coat a 2-quart (2 l) casserole dish with cooking spray.
# Place ¼ cup (30 g) of the shredded cheese in a self-sealing plastic bag.
# Refrigerate.
# Layer ⅓ of the bread cubes on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
# Top with half of the browned sausage and ¼ cup (30 g) of the shredded cheese.
# Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of the milk-egg mixture over the top.
# Repeat the layers, finishing with the final bread layer and the remaining 1½ cups (360 ml) of the milk-egg mixture.
# Cover with the [[tomatillo salsa.
# Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
# Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4).
# Uncover the casserole.
# Sprinkle the top with the reserved shredded cheese.
# Bake until the strata is bubbling and golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes.
# Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* 199 Calories (19% Calories from fat) | 20g Protein | 4g Total fat (1.6g Saturated fat) | 21g Carbohydrates | 1g Dietary fiber | 24 mg Cholesterol | 375 mg Potassium | 689 mg Sodium 
* Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean protein | 1½ carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, ½ skim milk)
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
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Category:Casserole Recipes
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Category:Low-fat milk Recipes
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