Cheese Strata

Name: Cheese Strata
Ingredients: 10 slices white bread, crust removed; 1/3 c. butter, softened; 3 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese; 4 eggs, slightly beaten; 3 c. milk; 1 lb. browned and drained sausage, finely crumbled or finely chopped ham or turkey ham; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. dry mustard; pinch of cayenne pepper or 1/4 Tbsp. pepper flakes; finely chopped parsley; paprika

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

10 slices white bread, crust removed
1/3 c. butter, softened
3 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3 c. milk
1 lb. browned and drained sausage, finely crumbled or finely chopped ham or turkey ham
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
pinch of cayenne pepper or 1/4 Tbsp. pepper flakes
finely chopped parsley
paprika

Directions

1

Spread trimmed bread with softened butter.
2

Cut each slice into 4 strips.
3

Butter a 2-quart casserole and make alternate layers of bread strips, sausage or chopped ham and grated cheese, ending with the cheese.
4

Beat eggs.
5

Add seasonings and milk. Pour over top cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, covered.
6

Take out of refrigerator for an hour or so before baking so that it comes to room temperature.
7

Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes or until puffed and brown.
8

Sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley before serving.
9

Yields 6 to 8 servings.