Tomato & Cheese Strata

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 onions minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 green peppers minced
• 12 medium tomatoes peeled and sliced
• 1 small can tomato paste cayenne salt, pepper, parsley oregano to taste
• 3 cans peeled and diced green chilies
• 16 slices of French bread buttered and cubed
• 1/2 lb. grated cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs
• 4 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard

Instructions

1. 1
   Saute olive oil, onion, garlic and green pepper for five minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, spices (except dry mustard) and chilies to first mixture. Simmer 10 minutes.
2. 2
   In buttered 9x13 pan, layer half the bread, tomato sauce, half the cheese, remaining bread and cheese. Mix eggs with milk and seasonings and pour over casserole.
3. 3
   Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes.