Savory Potluck Strata Recipe

3 large fresh eggs
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream (or half-n-half if you prefer)
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
4 cups day old bread, cut or torn into 1 inch pieces
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
2 cups finely chopped fresh vegetables (your choice). Choose what is in season at the market. - asparagus, peas, green beans, squash, etc.
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (or other kind you like).

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray, or butter the dish.
Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, Dijon, and salt and pepper together in a bowl.

Add the bread pieces and mix gently until the bread is soaked, then add the onion and vegetables and stir to combine.

Spoon half the mixture into the dish, then sprinkle half the cheese on top, then spread the remaining bread on and finish with the remaining cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Remove foil and continue baking for 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

Remove and let sit before serving. May be served hot or at room temperature.

Will serve 8 to 10 at a potluck, but recipe may be doubled or tripled for large crowds.