Cheese and Vegetable Strata

Ingredients

• 12 slices bread (white
• whole wheat or multi-grain)
• crusts removed
• 1 each: green pepper and medium onion
• chopped
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 medium tomatoes
• seeded and chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
• 2 cups Cracker Barrel Cheddar Cheese
• grated
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup Kraft Ranchers Choice Dressing

Instructions

1. PLACE half of the bread on bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish.
2. Cover bread with half of the vegetables and cheese.
3. Repeat layers again omitting cheese layer.
4. Beat eggs in a bowl.
5. Gradually blend in milk and dressing.
6. Pour over vegetables.
7. Let stand 3 hours or overnight.
8. BAKE uncovered at 350F (180C) for 55 minutes.
9. Place remaining cheese on top and bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
10. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.