Cheddar Strata with Grilled Onions

 

1

teaspoon vegetable oil

2

medium onions, sliced

8

slices rye bread

2

tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 1/2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

1

large tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped (1 cup)

1 1/2

cups milk

4

eggs

• 1 Heat oven to 300ºF. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray. Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown; remove from heat.
• 2 Trim crusts from bread. Spread mustard on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange 4 slices, mustard sides up, in baking dish. Layer 1 cup of the cheese, the tomato and onions on bread. Place remaining bread, mustard sides down, on onions. Beat milk and eggs until well blended. Pour evenly over bread.
• 3 Bake uncovered about 1 hour or until center is set and bread is golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.