Breakfast Strata

A nice savory treat for brunch.

• Ready In: 10 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  cups milk
• 1  cup white wine
• 1  loaf  stale  French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (5 1/3ounce) containers  goat cheese (like Chavrie)
• 3  fresh tomatoes, sliced
• 1 (7 ounce) container  prepared pesto sauce (like Buitoni)
• 6  eggs
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. One day beofre serving, mix the milk and wine in a bowl. Dip half the bread slices into the mixture, one at a time and place in a 13" x 9" baking pan.
2. Dot the slices with all of the cheese.
3. Layer the tomato slices on top of the cheese.
4. Spread pesto over the tomatoes.
5. Dip remaining bread in wine-milk mixture, and layer on the top.
6. Beat the eggs and pour evenly over the bread.
7. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8. Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
9. Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes to one hour.
10. Strata is done when top layer of bread is golden brown.