Breakfast Strata

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drain well</div> <div> Or, cook broccoli, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 4 to 6 minutes or until just tender; drain well</div> <div> Set aside.</div> <div> Layer half of the bread cubes in a greased 2-quart square baking dish</div> <div> Top with cheese, ham, and broccoli</div> <div> Top with the remaining bread cubes</div> <div> In a mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, milk, onion, mustard, and pepper</div> <div> Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers in dish</div> <div> Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours</div> <div> Uncover and bake in a 325 degree F. oven for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean</div> <div> Let stand about 5 minutes before serving</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0f4c8c80.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="200" ALT="breakfast Strata" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>