Cheese Strata

Name: Cheese Strata
Ingredients: 15 to 18 slices Autumn Grain bread (I used white); 1/2 stick butter or margarine; 4 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese; 6 eggs, beaten; 4 c. milk (I used skim); 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; paprika and parsley to garnish

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

15 to 18 slices Autumn Grain bread (I used white)
1/2 stick butter or margarine
4 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
6 eggs, beaten
4 c. milk (I used skim)
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
paprika and parsley to garnish

Directions

1

Trim crusts and spread bread with butter.
2

Cut each slice into 3 pieces.
3

Alternate layers of bread and cheese (2 of each, beginning with bread) in 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
4

Beat eggs and add remaining ingredients except garnish.
5

Pour over bread and cheese; sprinkle with garnish and cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours and up to 3 days.
6

Remove from refrigerator at least one hour before baking.
7

Bake 50 to 60 minutes at 350°.
8

Leftovers freeze well.
9

Delicious!