Any-Kind-Of-Strata

Basic Strata Base: In buttered 9x13-inch pan, spread bread, then cheese. Beat milk, eggs, dry mustard, onion and seasonings. Pour over cheese. Dot with butter, refrigerate overnight Bake one hour at 350 degrees F.

Variation

Chicken Strata: Reduce basic strata recipe to 4 eggs and 3 c milk. Add: 2 c diced cooked chicken; 0.25 c finely chopped pimiento; 0.5 c finely chopped celery; 1 (10-oz.) can cream of chicken soup; 0.5 c mayonnaise.

Spinach or Broccoli Strata: Add to basic strata: 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach OR 1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped broccoli, cooked and well-drained; 8 oz mushroom, sliced and sauteed.

Sausage Strata: Add to basic strata: 1.5 lb sausage, cooked and crumbled; 8 oz mushrooms, sauteed with 1 tb butter and 0.5 c chopped green bell pepper.