Overnight Breakfast Strata

Ingredients

• 2 packages (5 ounces each) seasoned croutons
• 2 packages (5 ounces each) butter and garlic croutons
• 3 cups coarse chopped cooked ham
• 1 package (8 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
• 1 jar (12 ounces) chopped roasted red pepper, drained and patted dry
• 18 large eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 3 cups half and half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

1. Remove 18 quart roaster pan and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Layer croutons, ham, cheese, spinach and red peppers in pan.
3. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on LOW, beat eggs, milk, half and half, salt and pepper for 2 minutes or until blended. Pour over layered mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
4. Heat roaster oven with lid on to 275°F.
5. Remove roasting pan from refrigerator and remove plastic wrap. Carefully place in roaster oven.
6. Cover with lid and bake for 1 ¾ to 2 hours, until mixture is almost cooked through.
7. Remove lid and bake for an additional 30 minutes until center is set.

Serves: 24