Name: Cheese Strata (with Meat, or Meatless)
Ingredients: 12 slices hearty bread (cut into 1 inch pieces (no larger)); 12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (grated); 6 eggs (slightly beaten); 3½ cups whole milk; 2 tbsp. minced onion (cooked); ¼ tsp. ground mustard; 1 10 oz pkg chopped frozen broccoli (cook and drain) or a combination of other cooked vegetables (i.e. cooked spinach, cooked mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes); 2 cups diced cooked ham or cooked sausage; omit meat; 2 cups cooked vegetables (add in addition)

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Cheese Strata (with Meat, or Meatless)

This is a great breakfast/brunch dish. We have served it at our church's Holiday Fair for years, with great success.

Servings: 8

Equipment

9×13 inch pan

Ingredients

12 slices hearty bread cut into 1 inch pieces (no larger)
12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese grated
6 eggs slightly beaten
3½ cups whole milk
2 tbsp. minced onion cooked
¼ tsp. ground mustard

For either version

1 10 oz pkg chopped frozen broccoli (cook and drain) or a combination of other cooked vegetables (i.e. cooked spinach, cooked mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes)

For meat version

2 cups diced cooked ham or cooked sausage

For veggie version

omit meat
2 cups cooked vegetables add in addition

Instructions

Butter 9×13 inch pan
Place half the bread on bottom of pan.
Alternate layers of cooked meat, vegetables, cheese and remaining bread.
Combine the beaten eggs, milk, onion and mustard. Pour over the casserole
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bake uncovered at 325F for 55 minutes, until the center is set. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving