Blueberry Strata

Ingredients

• 6 slices of white bread, cut into cubes
• 2 cups of blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 3 cups of half-and-half
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Arrange the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
3. Sprinkle the blueberries over the bread cubes.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and blueberries.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.

Interesting Facts

• Strata is an Italian word meaning “layers”.
• Strata is one of the most popular dishes to serve at brunch.
• Strata can be made with any type of bread and any type of fruit or vegetables.
• Strata can be made the night before and refrigerated until ready to bake.