Cheese Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 slices white bread
3/4 lb. American cheese (slices)
10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
2 c. finely diced cooked ham
6 slightly beaten eggs
3 1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard

Preparation

Cut 12 circles from bread slices with large doughnut cutter; set aside.
Fit the scraps of bread in bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Place cheese in a layer over bread.
Add a layer of broccoli, then ham.
Arrange bread circles on top.
Combine remaining ingredients.
Pour over bread.
Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
Bake uncovered at 325\u00b0 for 55 minutes. For a pretty finish, sprinkle with shredded cheese 5 minutes before end of baking time.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.