Cheese Strata

Name: Cheese Strata
Ingredients: 16 (3/4-inch thick) pieces French bread, crust removed; 1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated; 4 c. milk; 6 whole eggs; 2 tsp. dry mustard; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper (may use white and red pepper); 1 small can chopped green chilies

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

16 (3/4-inch thick) pieces French bread, crust removed
1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
4 c. milk
6 whole eggs
2 tsp. dry mustard
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper (may use white and red pepper)
1 small can chopped green chilies

Directions

1

Lightly butter bread both sides; cut each slice into 8 pieces. Alternate layers of cheese and bread, beginning and ending with bread in a 9 x 13-inch buttered dish.
2

Beat the next 6 ingredients together; pour over bread and cheese.
3

Allow to stand refrigerated overnight, covered.
4

Cover baking dish; place in pan of water. Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350°.
5

May also use (or replace chilies) with ham, shrimp, chicken or mushrooms.
6

Serves 8 to 10.