Brunch Strata

Ingredients

1 pound Loaf Sourdough bread, sliced 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 1/2 pounds Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 12 large eggs 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups milk 1 jar Apricot preserves

Instructions Cut crust from bread. Butter slices lightly on one side. Cut into cubes and set aside. Blend remaining ingredients(except preserves) in blender. Arrange half of bread cubes in bottom of well buttered 10x16x2 inch glass baking dish. Pour half of milk mixture over bread. Arrange remaining bread cubes on top. Pour remaining milk mixture over it. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until puffy and brown. Serve with preserves.

Description Put it together the night before and just have to bake it the next morning.

Notes This is a wonderful brunch dish which is prepared the night before and baked before serving.

Source Bernice Heinstein