Meat & Veggie Strata

Strata is a wonderful breakfast or brunch. It’s easy to make, and a real crowd-pleaser!  On this dish, use your favorite meats and veggies to create a delicious masterpiece!

Ingredients:

One loaf Baguette bread
10 Eggs (or equivalent of Egg Substitute)
2 Cups Milk
Precooked Turkey Ham, Sausage, Bacon, or other meat you enjoy (Leftovers work great!)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Peppers, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Onions–or any other vegetables you’d like to add–Chopped
16 oz Pkg Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions:

Grease a 13″x9″x2″ pan using Olive Oil or Cooking spray.
Slice bread into one-inch-thick pieces.
Arrange bread slices in the bottom of the pan.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk.  Add in other ingredients (except cheese).  Pour over the bread.
Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.