Brunch Strata

You have to love these overnight breakfast dishes!  If you are in a hurry, forget cutting crust and cubing the bread.  Just layer it in, it’s OK.
Ingredients:
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 14 slices of regular squishy grocery white/brown bread, crusts removed
  • 9 large eggs
  • 2 tsp dry mustard (don’t skimp!)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pound extra-sharp Cheddar (about 4 cups)
  • 3 c cubed ham
  • 24 oz frozen broccoli
  • 1/4 c dried onions

Directions

  1. Butter the bread slices on both sides (use the whole stick).
  2. Divide them into two piles, 7 slices each.
  3. Cut them into 3/4-inch squares.
  4. Grease a 9 x 13 pan generously.
  5. Drain broccoli and dry on a paper towel.
  6. Beat the eggs in a large bowl until foamy.
  7. Add the milk, mustard and salt
  8. Alternate layers of bread broccoli, ham and Cheddar twice.
  9. Pour in the egg mixture, and press the bread and Cheddar down into the egg.
  10. Refrigerate overnight, covered, so the bread soaks up the liquid.
  11. About 1 1/2 hours before serving, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°.
  12. Bake until puffed, golden and cooked through, about 1 hour.
  13. Serve hot or warm.
Serves:  8 to 10
Source:  Girl Scout Camp Scherman
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