Classic Cheese Strata

Name: Classic Cheese Strata
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

Submitted by clandeboy

"Nice for brunch or a light supper"

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Ready In:: 2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

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

Trim crusts from 4 slices of bread.
Cut slices into 2 triangles each (total of 8).
Arrange trimmings and uncut bread slices to cover the bottom of a 9x9x2 pan.
Place cheese slices over the bread.
Arrange the bread triangles in 2 rows over the cheese - overlap the points slightly on the bases.
Beat the eggs and blend with milk, onions, salt, mustard and pepper.
Pour over bread and cheese layers.
Let stand 1 hour at room temperature or for several hours in refridgerator.
Bake uncovered at 325 for approximately 1 hour - until knife at center comes out clean.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.