Wisconsin Cheese Strata
 

1/2 loaf day-old firm white or French bread, cubed

1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Wisconsin Cheddar, Swiss or Gouda cheese

5 eggs, lightly-beaten

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Dash of pepper

5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

1/3 cup chopped tomato

Cooking Directions:

Generously butter 9 inch-square baking dish. Arrange bread cubes in dish and sprinkle with cheese. Beat together eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and pepper; pour evenly over bread and cheese. Sprinkle with bacon, mushrooms and tomato. Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight. Bake at 325° F for 1 hour or until set.

Recipe and photo © 2009 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.