Broccoli & Cheese Strata

By s_curtis444

Ingredients

• 2 c. chopped broccoli florets
• 4 slices firm whit bread, 1/2" thick
• 4 tsp. butter
• 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar
• 1 1/2 c. low-fat milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook broccoli in boiling water 10 mins. or till tender; drain.

Spread one side of each bread slice w/ 1 tsp. butter. Arrange 2 slices bread, buttered sides up, in a greased 1 qt. casserole that will fit in slow cooker. Layer cheese, broccoli, and remaining 2 bread slices, buttered sides down.

Beat milk, eggs, salt, pepper sauce, and black pepper in med. bowl. Gradually pour over bread.

Place small wire rack in 5qt slow cooker. Pour in 1 c. water. Place casserole on rack. Cover; cook on HIGH 3 hours.