Classic Cheese Strata

Nice for brunch or a light supper

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  slices  bread (day old)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 6  ounces American cheese, sliced
• 4  eggs
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1  dash pepper

Directions

1. Trim crusts from 4 slices of bread.
2. Cut slices into 2 triangles each (total of 8).
3. Arrange trimmings and uncut bread slices to cover the bottom of a 9x9x2 pan.
4. Place cheese slices over the bread.
5. Arrange the bread triangles in 2 rows over the cheese - overlap the points slightly on the bases.
6. Beat the eggs and blend with milk, onions, salt, mustard and pepper.
7. Pour over bread and cheese layers.
8. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature or for several hours in refridgerator.
9. Bake uncovered at 325 for approximately 1 hour - until knife at center comes out clean.
10. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.