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Cheese and broccoli strata

1/2 pound day-old bread slices

20 ounces frozen cut broccoli

1/2 pound shredded Cheddar cheese

8 eggs

1 1/4 cups milk

Pinch salt

1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard

Tabasco sauce to taste

Sprinkle of paprika

Cut bread into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Cook broccoli only until just tender; drain. In an 8- or 9-inch baking pan, layer half the bread cubes, followed by the broccoli, cheese and remaining bread cubes. Beat eggs with milk, salt, mustard and Tabasco sauce. Pour into baking dish and smooth down evenly. Sprinkle with paprika. Set baking dish in a pan containing hot water. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees until custard sets, 1 hour or more. Cut into four pieces and serve. Serves four.