Recipe For Cooking Pizza Strata

Toaster Oven Casseroles :: Grain and Noodle Casseroles

Pizza Strata

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 1/2-in. cubes
1 (10 oz.) box frozen chopped spinach,
    thawed and squeezed to remove excess liquid
1 (4 oz.) stick pepperoni, qt.ed
    lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 lrg. tomato, cored and diced
1 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tea. Italian seasoning
4 eggs
1 C. half-and-half
1/2 tea. salt
1/2 tea. pepper

Coat shallow 12 x 7-in. baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Toss together bread, spinach, pepperoni, tomato, cheese and Italian seasoning in lrg. bowl. Spread evenly in prepared dish.

Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour evenly over bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hr. or overnight.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Remove dish from refrigerator. Let stand 5 min.

Remove plastic wrap; cover with foil. Bake for 15 min. Uncover; bake 15 min. Let cool slightly and serve.