TOMATO, BASIL AND CHEESE STRATA

Tomato, Basil and Cheese Strata image

Provided by lmkga

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf Italian bread, cubed
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
12 eggs
3 cups milk
1/2 cup white wine
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 roma tomatoes, sliced
3 tablespoons basil

Steps:

Butter/ grease 9x12 casserole dish.
Place cubed bread in one layer on bottom of the casserole dish.
Sprinkle bread with butter and 2 1/2 cup cheese (reserve 3/4 cup grated cheese for topping casserole).
Beat eggs until foamy.
Add milk, wine, scallions, and seasonings.
Pour egg mixture over cheese.
Place remianing shredded cheese,tomato and basil on top of egg mixture.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Let casserole sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Bake at 350 degreed for one hour.