Sausage Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 slices firm bread, crusts removed
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 lb. bulk sausage
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs, beaten
2 c. half and half
dash of salt

Preparation

Spread butter on bread.
Place in greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Crumble sausage into skillet.
Cook gently, turning to keep it in small pieces until no longer pink.
Lift out of skillet with slotted spoon; spread over bread.
Discard fat.
Sprinkle cheese over sausage.