Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil2 medium onions, quartered and sliced3/4 cup julienned green pepper3/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (3/4 pound)1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese6 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onions and peppers until tender. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread cubes, onion mixture, ham and cheese. Repeat layers.
Whisk together eggs, milk, pepper and salt; pour over layers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
