OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIED MONTE CRISTO STRATA

Ocean Spray Cranberried Monte Cristo Strata image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
1 c chopped cooked turkey( 1/4 pound)
1 c chopped cooked ham (1/4 pound)
1 1/2 c shredded swiss cheese
8 large eggs
3 c milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/3 c powdered sugar
1 baguette (day old is fine)
14 oz can ocean spray@whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

1. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Using serrated knife, cut baguette into 1/2 inch slices. Toast both sides until crisp and golden brown around edges.
2. Mix 1/2 cup cranberry sauce and the mustard in small bowl. Spread over 1 side toasted baguette slices. Arrange half of slices, cranberry side up, in bottom of dish, overlapping if necessary. Sprinkle evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese. Top with remaining toast, cranberry, side down.
3. Combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and pepper sauce in large bowl; whisk until well blended and slightly frothy. Pour mixture carefully into baking dish, making sure bread is soaked with liquid. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350º. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until puffed and top is slightly golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, blend remaining cranberry sauce and the vinegar in small bowl. Just before serving, sift powdered sugar over strata, Top each serving with dollop of cranberry mixture.