American-style strata

Ingredients

Directions

12 sl Sourdough bread -- or

2 c Milk

6 sl Whole-grain bread -- halved ½ ts Salt

1¾ c Mozzarella or monterey jack ½ ts Dry mustard

1 ½ c Cooked beef -- lamb or pork ¼ ts Ground black pepper

: Cut bite-size

1 ts Worcestershire

1 c Carrot or zucchini -- shred 1 ts Dried thyme leaves --

: crumble

1 ts Dried basil leaves --

: crumble

In a 10x6x2 baking dish, layer bread slices to cover bottom of dish.

Sprinkle cheese, meat and veggies over bread. In a bowl, stir together the eggs, milk and seasonings till well mixed. Pour carefully over ingredients in baking dish. Cover. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature or in fridge for longer periods. Uncover. Bake 325~ for 50 to 60 minutes or until center is nearly set. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into squares.

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From: Johnnye Tamaru