Holiday Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 slices day old bread, quartered and crusts removed
2 c. baked ham, chopped
1 1/2 to 2 c. sharp Cheddar, grated
1 1/2 c. red and/or green pepper, chopped
1 c. green onions, sliced
8 large eggs
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 c. milk
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Preparation

Use a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Spray with Pam.
Arrange bread in overlapping rows.
Sprinkle with ham, cheese, peppers and onions.
Beat eggs in a large bowl.
Add milk (use 2 3/4 cups if ham had water added).
Add seasonings.
Pour over bread and ham mixture.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife is clean.
Remove from oven.
Let set about 10 minutes before serving.