Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to
1 pound ground pork sausage or ham 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 6 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed 2 cups (8 ounces) Swiss cheese, shredded 11/2 cups milk 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 350˚. Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles; drain well. Stir in mustard. Fit bread into a greased 11-inch x 7-inch baking dish; top with sausage mixture and cheese. Combine milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, nutmeg, and pepper; pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes or until set.
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