Cheese Strata

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This is an easy breakfast dish-great to make ahead for rushed mornings as it can be refrigerated overnight. Almost any chopped vegetable or meat can be added; just add before the cheese layer. If you're feeding a crowd, just double and use a 9x13 pan. This is adapted from a mennonite cookbook, more-with-less.

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Steps

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Arrange half the bread in a buttered 2 1 / 2 quart baking dish or 8x8 pan.

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Drizzle half the melted butter over the bread.

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If adding veggies or meat layer those on next.

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Cover with the shredded cheese.

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Top with remaining bread and drizzle remaining butter over.

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In a small bowl , beat the milk , eggs and seasonings.

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Pour over the bread.

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Bake , covered , at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

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Uncover and bake 10 more minutes.

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Can be refrigerated unbaked up to 1 day.

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Ingredients

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bread, butter, cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, salt, garlic powder, dry mustard, dried parsley, pepper