Egg Strata (Layered Egg Casserole)

• 1 pound bacon, ham or sausage
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• ½ green pepper, chopped fine
• 2 cups mushrooms, well drained
• 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt (optional)
• Mrs Dash or Old Bay (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk or half and half
• 1 pinch dried parsley
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (or your favorite variety)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Place bacon or sausage in a large frying pan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain well and set aside. In a separate skillet, melt the butter and fry onions, green pepper and mushrooms until veggies are tender.
3. Place potatoes in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with salt, garlic salt, and pepper. Top with bacon and onion mixture.
4. In a large bowl, beat eggs with milk and parsley. Pour over casserole. Top with grated cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until set.

Variations: Add or subtract as you desire. Garnish with chopped fresh tomato. Use buttered bread in place of hash browns. Top with hot sauce or salsa.