Ingredients
6
cups cubed firm white bread (about 9 slices)
8
oz. (2 cups) shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend
8
eggs
1
quart (4 cups) milk
1
teaspoon dry mustard
3/4
teaspoon salt
1
quart (4 cups) fresh strawberries, chopped
2
garlic cloves, minced
1
jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
1/3
cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4
cup sliced green onions
2
tablespoons lime juice
1
teaspoon sugar
1/8
teaspoon salt
Preparation
Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer half of bread cubes and half of cheese in sprayed baking dish. Repeat with remaining bread and cheese.
Beat eggs in large bowl. Add milk, mustard and salt; beat well. Pour over bread and cheese in baking dish, pushing bread into milk mixture to moisten completely. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
To serve, heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, in medium nonmetal bowl, combine all salsa ingredients; mix well. Let egg bake stand 5 minutes before serving. To serve, cut into squares. Serve with salsa.
