American-Style Strata Recipe

12 sl Sourdough bread -- or

6 sl Whole-grain bread -- halved

1 3/4 cups Mozzarella or Monterey Jack -- shred

1 1/2 cups Cooked beef, lamb or pork

cut bite-size 1 cup Carrot or zucchini -- shred

4 Eggs

2 cups Milk

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper

1 teaspoon Worcestershire

1 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves -- crumble

1 teaspoon Dried basil leaves -- crumble

In a 10x6x2 baking dish, layer bread slices to cover bottom of dish. Sprinkle cheese, meat and veggies over bread. In a bowl, stir togeteher the eggs, milk and seasonings till well mixed. Pour carefully over ingredients in baking dish. Cover. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature or in fridge for longer periods. Uncover. Bake 325~ for 50 to 60 minutes or until center is nearly set. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into squares.