Overnight Cheese Strata:

INGREDIENTS ( Cheese Strata ):

6 cups    bread cut in 1/2” (1.3 cm) cubes                                               1.5 L

2 cups       shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese                                                                                               500 mL

1 lb.           bacon, cooked and crumbled, or chopped ham                                                                                                   500g 1/4 cup      chopped green pepper                                                                                                                                            60 mL

6               large eggs                                                                       6

4 cups       whole milk                                                                      1 L

1 tsp.         dry mustard                                                                 5 mL

1/2 tsp.       salt                                                                             2 mL

1/4 tsp.       pepper                                                                        1 mL

1/4 cup     chopped green onion                                                 60 mL

1/2 cup     butter or margarine, melted                                       125 mL

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place half the bread cubes in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13” (23 x 33 cm) Scatter the cheese, bacon and green pepper over the bread. Cover with the remainder of the bread cubes.
2. Beat the eggs with the milk, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Pour evenly over the bread cubes. Refrigerate
3. Before baking, sprinkle with green onions and drizzle with melted
4. Set the pan in a pan of hot Bake uncovered at 300°F (150°C) for 1 1/2 hours.

SERVING SUGGESTION

We like to serve this with Blueberry or Cranberry Muffins, or warm Cinnamon Buns.