Quick Brunch Strata

Directions

1. 1
   Butter an 8 x 10-inch (or larger) casserole pan.
2. 2
   Place 4 slices of bread in bottom of dish (cut bread to fit, if necessary). Butter bread slices lightly.
3. 3
   Place an even layer of lunch meat or combination of 2 lunch meats (ham and turkey are very good) over bread.
4. 4
   Place cheese slices over meat.
5. 5
   Spread remaining bread slices with mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise side down, over cheese.
6. 6
   Beat eggs into milk and pour over all.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and place tomato slices on top.
9. 9
   Return to oven for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
11. 11
    Serves 6.