Classic Cheese Strata

Name: Classic Cheese Strata
Ingredients: 8 slices bread (day old); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 6 ounces American cheese, sliced; 4 eggs; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1 dash pepper

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

8 slices bread (day old)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 ounces American cheese, sliced
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 dash pepper

Directions

1

Trim crusts from 4 slices of bread.
2

Cut slices into 2 triangles each (total of 8).
3

Arrange trimmings and uncut bread slices to cover the bottom of a 9x9x2 pan.
4

Place cheese slices over the bread.
5

Arrange the bread triangles in 2 rows over the cheese - overlap the points slightly on the bases.
6

Beat the eggs and blend with milk, onions, salt, mustard and pepper.
7

Pour over bread and cheese layers.
8

Let stand 1 hour at room temperature or for several hours in refridgerator.
9

Bake uncovered at 325 for approximately 1 hour - until knife at center comes out clean.
10

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.