American-Style Strata

Ingredients:

12 slice sourdough bread -- or

6 slice whole-grain bread -- halved

1 3/4 cups mozzarella or Monterey jack -- shred1 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

Cooking 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.

http://www.allaboutlongisland.com