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Cheese and Tomato Strata - North Carolina 1997 State Fair

This Cheese and Tomato Strata - North Carolina 1997 State Fair recipe uses Tomato And Basil Pasta Sauce, Loaf Of French Bread Slices, Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil, and Eggs. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1 jar
• 1
• 1 1/2 lb
• 2 tbsp
• 6
• 2 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Butter a 9x 13 inch pan.

2. 2

   Place a single layer of bread slices on the bottom, not over lapping, but laying flat.

3. 3

   Pour half of the tomato sauce over the bread, sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese on top, and half of the basil on top of the cheese.

4. 4

   Place a second layer of bread in the pan.

5. 5

   And repeat with the mozzarella and basil.

6. 6

   Top this layer with the remaining french bread, arranging them in an overlapping pattern.

7. 7

   Beat the eggs and milk together in a large bowl.

8. 8

   Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and stir.

9. 9

   Pour this mixture over the bread and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or over night.

10. 10

    Cover with plastic wrap while in the refrigerator.

11. 11

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

12. 12

    Uncover baking dish and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until puffed and well browned.

13. 13

    Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into squares.

14. 14

    2nd place winner

15. 15

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