Chicken & Cheddar Strata

5 c bread, cubed
1 ½ c cooked chicken, chopped
10 oz pkg frozen chopped broccoli, thawed & drained
2 C shredded cheddar cheese
5 eggs
2 ½ c milk
½ tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard

1. Butter large, deep, straight-sided baking dish (at least 8 c). Layer 1/3 each of the bread, chicken, broccoli & cheese; repeat to make 2 more layers.
2. Beat eggs with milk, salt & mustard until blended.
3. Pour egg mixt over strata. Cover & refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
4. Bake, uncovered, in 350 oven for 1 ¼ hours, or until puffy & golden.

Serves 6-8.

Instead of chicken & broccoli, you may substitute other cooked meats or vegetables. E.g. ham, turkey, salmon, crab, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus, cauliflower, etc.