Bell Pepper, Onion And Cheese Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 -4 tablespoons butter
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
6 green onions, chopped
5 slices white bread
butter, softened
2 cups cheddar cheese (can use more)
2 cups full-fat milk or 2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Butter an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet.
Add in bell pepper and saute until JUST tender (about 3-4 minutes).
Mix in green onions and saute for about 1 minute longer.
Spread softened butter thinly on bread slices.
Cut bread into 1-inch pieces, then layer half of the bread pieces in the bottom of prepared baking dish.
Cover with half of the cheddar cheese, then half of the bell pepper/onion mixture.
Repeat layering with bread, cheese and bell pepper mixture.
In a medium bowl whisk together milk with eggs, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, salt and pepper until well blended, then pour over the mixture in the baking dish.
Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the center is set and the top is browned.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese the last 10 minutes of baking.
Delicious!