Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray. Arrange bread overlapping in bottom of baking dish. Combine eggs, milk, mustard and pepper. Pour half of egg mixture over bread; sprinkle with sausage, cheese and vegetables, if desired. Add remaining egg mixture. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake 25 to 45 minutes or until set and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 12 servings.

Note: Strata may be covered and refrigerated overnight before baking.

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