Pizza Strata

The Chopped Cookbook (2014)

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oregano
• 4  large eggs
• 1  cup half-and-half
• 8  cups  bread, stale and cubed
• 2  ounces  sliced  pepperoni
• 1 1⁄2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Oil a 2 quart baking dish.
3. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add garlic and swirl until golden.
4. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, the oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
5. Remove from heat when sauce is thickened.
6. Beat eggs with half and half with a pinch of salt and pepper.
7. Beat into cooled tomato sauce and transfer into baking dish.
8. Toss the bread and pepperoni in the tomato egg sauce.
9. Sprinkle with cheese.
10. Bake until set, about 35-40 minutes.