Cheese Strata
(from SallyV’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Brunch
Ingredients
- 5 C. of cubed French bread (with crust)
- 1 lb. grated cheese (any sharp cheddar, gruyere, jack combo)
- 10 large eggs
- 1 quart whole milk
- 1 t. dry mustard
- 1 t. salt
Directions
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Butter a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Put the bread cubes in the dish and sprinkle them with the cheese. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, and salt. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
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Pre-heat the oven to 350°. Take strata out of refrigerator ½ hour before baking.
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Remove cover and bake for 60 minutes, until the mixture has puffed up slightly and is golden brown on top, and the strata doesn’t shimmy with uncooked custard when you shake the pan. Tent the dish with foil if the top is browning too quickly. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve by the spoonful, using a large serving spoon.