Ingredients

  • 8 slices bread, crust trimmed
  • 1/2 lb. American cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • pinch of dry mustard
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pkg. (10 oz.) broccoli, cooked and drained
  • 2 1/2 c. milk
  • dry minced onion
  • Cheddar for topping

Method

  • Cut bread in half diagonally (make pinwheel of 8 halves in shallow 8-inch pan).
  • Cover bread with cheese and broccoli.
  • Top with remaining bread.
  • Beat eggs and mix well.
  • Add salt, pepper and dry mustard.
  • Pour over bread, sprinkle on dry minced onion. Let stand one hour, covered, in fridge.
  • Bake in moderate oven at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Last 15 minutes sprinkle on cheese topping. Strata should be puffed and golden brown.