All American Cheese Strata

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   Preheat the oven to 375F.

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   Butter an 8 x 8-inch glass pan.

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   Set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, salt, and pepper.

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   In a medium-size bowl, toss the cheeses together.

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   Place 2 pieces of bread on the bottom of the prepared pan.

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   The bread should cover most of the bottom.

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   If it does not, add another piece of bread or part of one to fill in the gap.

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   Sprinkle with one-third of the cheese.

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    Place the second layer of bread over the cheese and again, fill in any large gaps with extra bread.

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    Carefully pour the milk and egg mixture over the entire casserole.

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    It will seem like a lot, but the bread will soak it up as it cooks.

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    Top with the remaining cheese.

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    (At this point you can cover and refrigerate the strata for up to 24 hours before baking.)

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    Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

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    or until the casserole is very puffy and the cheese golden brown on top.

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    Let sit for about 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.