Ham and Cheese Strata

• 12 white bread slices
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well

  drained

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Place six bread slices on bottom of 12 by 8 inch baking dish. Cover with 1 cup cheddar cheese, broccoli, ham and remaining bread slices. Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in milk and mustard. Pour over bread.

Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes or until set. Let stand for ten minutes before serving.

• Yields: six servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes