Here is a Jewish holiday Challah Cheese Strata recipe that my mother-in-law provided for Cookbook Village.

Recipe Instructions:

Ingredients:

• 18 eggs
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 lb. butter
• 1-1/2 lb. loaf of Challah
• 1 lb. grated cheddar cheese
• 1 lb. grated Jack cheese
• 1 bunch green onions - finely chopped
• 2 to 3 red, yellow or green peppers - mushrooms or black olives are optional

Preparation:

• Trim crusts from bread and brush both sides with melted butter.
• Spray pan (approx. 12" x 16" or 2 small pans) with Pam or other vegetable oil.
• Line pan with buttered bread.
• Mix Jack & cheddar cheese together and sprinkle over bread.
• Add another layer of buttered bread and the other half of the cheese.
• Beat eggs and milk together well and poor over bread and cheese.
• Spread onions, peppers and any other garnish over top.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Bake in 350 degree pre-heated oven for 1-1/2 hours. If getting to brown, cover with foil.