Broccoli & Chicken Cheese Strata

Name: Broccoli & Chicken Cheese Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 12 slices bread; 2-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained; 2 cups diced cooked chicken; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 6 large eggs; 3 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

On our dairy farm, chores often delay dinner. That's when this strata comes in handy. I'll prepare it beforehand and pop it in the oven for a quick and easy meal.

Ingredients

12 slices bread
2-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 tablespoon butter, melted
6 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Using a doughnut cutter, cut 12 rings and holes in bread; set aside. Tear bread scraps and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese, broccoli and chicken. Arrange rings and holes on top; brush bread with melted butter.
Beat next six ingredients; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.
Remove strata from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake, uncovered, 55-60 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.