Basic Strata and variations
INGREDIENTS:
***Basic Strata Base:***
12 slices bread, cubed
1 pound cheddar cheese, shredded (or half Swiss Cheese)
4 cups milk
8 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons minced onion
cayenne pepper, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons butter
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PREPARATION:
Basic Strata Base:
In buttered 9×13-inch pan, spread bread, then cheese. Beat milk, eggs, dry mustard, onion and seasonings. Pour over cheese. Dot with butter, refrigerate overnight Bake one hour at 350 degrees F.
***Variations***
***Chicken Strata*** Reduce basic strata recipe to 4 eggs and 3 c milk. *Add: 2 c diced cooked chicken 0.25 c finely chopped pimiento 0.5 c finely chopped celery 1 (10-oz.) can cream of chicken soup 0.5 c mayonnaise
***Spinach or Broccoli Strata*** *Add to basic strata: 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, OR 1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped broccoli, cooked; well-drained 8 oz mushroom, sliced and sautéed
***Sausage Strata*** *Add to basic strata: 1.5 lb sausage, cooked and crumbled 8 oz mushrooms, sautéed with: 1 tb butter and 0.5 c chopped green bell pepper