Sausage Strata
["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"]
["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."]
["bread", "butter", "bulk sausage", "Cheddar cheese", "eggs", "salt"]