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

 * 1) Remove and discard sausage casings.
 * 2) 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.
 * 3) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned sausage to paper towels to thoroughly drain.
 * 4) In a 1-quart (1 l) measuring cup, whisk together the milk and egg substitute.
 * 5) Lightly coat a 2-quart (2 l) casserole dish with cooking spray.
 * 6) Place ¼ cup (30 g) of the shredded cheese in a self-sealing plastic bag.
 * 7) Refrigerate.
 * 8) Layer ⅓ of the bread cubes on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
 * 9) Top with half of the browned sausage and ¼ cup (30 g) of the shredded cheese.
 * 10) Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of the milk-egg mixture over the top.
 * 11) Repeat the layers, finishing with the final bread layer and the remaining 1½ cups (360 ml) of the milk-egg mixture.
 * 12) Cover with the tomatillo salsa.
 * 13) Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
 * 14) Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4).
 * 15) Uncover the casserole.
 * 16) Sprinkle the top with the reserved shredded cheese.
 * 17) Bake until the strata is bubbling and golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes.
 * 18) 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)