Philip Jones' Individual Brunch Stratas

You will need:
8 large eggs
2 Cup half and half
1/4 Teaspoon dry mustard
salt (to taste)
freshly ground pepper (to taste)
4 slices day-old bread, white or wheat, cut into 1/2" cubes
6 Jones All Natural Golden Brown sausage patties*, cut into 1/2" cubes
Your choice of vegetables**
1 Cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoon butter, melted
dash of paprika
salsa, optional

Directions:
Layer bread cubes into 6 jumbo-size greased non-stick muffin pan. Top with a layer of Jones sausage and selection of vegetables. Sprinkle each cup with 2 tablespoons of cheese. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, half and half, mustard, salt and pepper. Beat well. Pour egg mixture into each muffin cup until contents are covered. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350°F. Let strata sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Drizzle top of each muffin with 1 teaspoon melted butter and sprinkle with paprika. Bake 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin pan. Serve with salsa, if desired. *You may substitute sausage for 6 slices Jones Bacon, cooked and crumbled OR 2 cups Jones Canadian Bacon, cubed OR 2 cups Jones fully cooked ham, cubed. **Include your choice of the following vegetables: 1/2 cup cooked broccoli, chopped; 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms; 1/2 cup cooked asparagus, chopped; 1/4 cup green onion, chopped.

Makes 6 servings.