MAKE-AHEAD ALFREDO STRATA

Make-Ahead Alfredo Strata image

Rich and creamy Alfredo sauce and broccoli are the stars of this comforting brunch casserole.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 5h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 lb) unsliced rustic Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (8 cups)
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli (from 12-oz bag), thawed, drained
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
5 eggs
2 cups milk
1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce

Steps:

Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, the broccoli, 1 cup of the cheese and the remaining bread cubes.
In large bowl, beat eggs, milk and Alfredo sauce with wire whisk until well blended. Pour over ingredients in baking dish. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over strata. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and cheese is deep golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g