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American-Style Strata

Category: Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 12 sl sourdough bread -- or
  • 6 sl whole-grain bread -- halved
  • 1 3/4 cups mozzarella or monterey jack -- shred
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked beef, lamb or pork
  • cut bite-size
  • 1 cup carrot or zucchini -- shred
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves -- crumble
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves -- crumble

Directions

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.