Egg Strata

Serves 4

Cooking Time: 30 min

Ingredients
4 slices dense white or whole-grain bread
8 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place bread in a single layer in baking dish.
  
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper then pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  
Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 28 to 30 minutes, or until firm in center. Serve immediately.