Sunday Morning Egg Sausage Strata Easy Make Ahead

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage, removed from casings
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) garlic powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups (475ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) ground nutmeg
• 8 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups (225g) shredded cheddar cheese