Bell Pepper, Onion and Cheese Strata

• butter↗3 -4 tablespoons
• red bell pepper↗1

  seeded and thinly sliced

• green onions↗6

  chopped

• white bread↗5 slices
• butter↗

  softened

• cheddar cheese↗2 cups

  (can use more)

• full-fat milk or 2 cups half-and-half cream↗2 cups
• large eggs↗3
• Dijon mustard↗1 tablespoon
• dry mustard1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt and pepper
• grated parmesan cheese1⁄3 cup

  (or to taste)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.

3. 3

   Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet.

4. 4

   Add in bell pepper and saute until JUST tender (about 3-4 minutes).

5. 5

   Mix in green onions and saute for about 1 minute longer.

6. 6

   Spread softened butter thinly on bread slices.

7. 7

   Cut bread into 1-inch pieces, then layer half of the bread pieces in the bottom of prepared baking dish.

8. 8

   Cover with half of the cheddar cheese, then half of the bell pepper/onion mixture.

9. 9

   Repeat layering with bread, cheese and bell pepper mixture.

10. 10

    In a medium bowl whisk together milk with eggs, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, salt and pepper until well blended, then pour over the mixture in the baking dish.

11. 11

    Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the center is set and the top is browned.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese the last 10 minutes of baking.

13. 13

    Delicious!