Cheese Sausage Strata

1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
9 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups milk
9 slices bread, cubed
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the eggs, milk, bread, cheese, bacon and mustard. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.