Yield: 4-6 servings

This strata does not need to be refrigerated overnight.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 medium-sized red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped green onions
5 slices white bread
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups whole milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper to skillet and saute until just tender, about 4 minutes. Mix in green onions and saute 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.

Spread remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter thinly on bread. Cut bread into 1/2-inch pieces. Layer half of the bread in 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover with half of the cheese, then half of the bell pepper mixture. Repeat layer of bread, cheese and bell pepper mixture.

Beat milk, eggs, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, and salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Pour over strata. Bake strata until lightly browned on top and set in center, about 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, then cut into squares.