TLC Cooking "Broccoli & Cheese Strata"

Broccoli Cheese Strata

Broccoli & Cheese Strata

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

2	cups chopped broccoli florets
4	slices firm white bread, 1/2 inch thick
4	teaspoons butter
1‑1/2	cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1‑1/2	cups low-fat (1%) milk
3	eggs
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/2	teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8	teaspoon black pepper

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

Cook broccoli in boiling water 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with 1 teaspoon butter. Arrange 2 slices bread, buttered sides up, in greased 1-quart casserole that will fit in slow cooker. Layer cheese, broccoli and remaining 2 bread slices, buttered sides down.
Beat milk, eggs, salt, hot pepper sauce and black pepper in medium bowl. Pour over bread in slow cooker.
Place small wire rack in 5-quart slow cooker. Pour in 1 cup water. Place casserole on rack. Cover; cook on HIGH 3 hours.

This recipe appears in: Vegetarian