Christmas Strata
Ingredients
- 1 loaf white bread, crusts removed
- 1/4 lb. butter, melted (I usually use less)
- 1 1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 1/2 c. milk
- 1 t. dry mustard
- 5 eggs
- 1 small can chopped green chiles, optional
Instructions
- Butter bread and cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Grease 9x13x2 inch pan.
- Layer bread, cheese, (chiles, optional) bread, cheese.
- Blend eggs, milk, and mustard in a blender.
- Pour over bread and cheese mixture.
- Press down each section with a spoon so that the bread is well soaked.
- Refrigerate 1-3 days.
- When ready to bake, set cassarole in a pan of water.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven 45 minutes to one hour or until brown and bubbly.
- DO NOT OPEN OVEN.
- Serve immediately. Serves 10-12 for brunch.
- For a spicy change, I use 1/2 small can of jalapeno peppers.
- Blend with egg, milk and mustard in blender...S P I C Y and G O O D!
Notes
Be creative with your ingredients! I've (MAL) used mushrooms and jalapeno peppers for a spicy dish!
- 1 loaf white bread, crusts removed
- 1/4 lb. butter, melted (I usually use less)
- 1 1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 1/2 c. milk
- 1 t. dry mustard
- 5 eggs
- 1 small can chopped green chiles, optional
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Thanks !! It looks delicious. I’m going to try it
Next year for Laun gathering of 25, make 3! Maybe an “open house” and less formal
I have made this for the Laun Christmas brunch for 35 years!