Overnight Breakfast Strata

Ingredients:

• 8-9 slices of bread, buttered on one side
• 12 eggs
• 1 quart half and half
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 tsp black pepper
• 12 oz. medium or sharp cheddar cheese
• 4-5 medium tomatoes (chopped/ and or diced)
• 4-5 cups spinach leaves (chop if desired)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, onion powder, salt and black pepper until thoroughly beaten together.
2. Grease a 9x13 pan
3. Layer bread in a single layer, butter side up, on the bottom of greased 9x13 pan. You may need to trim the pieces to evenly cover the bottom.
4. For the second layer, evenly sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top of the bread.
5. For the third layer, evenly distribute tomato over the top of the cheese.
6. For the fourth layer, evenly sprinkle spinach over the top of the tomatoes.
7. Evenly pour egg mixture over the top of your casserole. Press down layers to ensure all is covered by egg mixture.
8. Cover casserole and refrigerate at least one hour and up to overnight
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until cooked through