Morton Family Strata (featured in the film The Family Stone)

At last weekend's Book Club, I was sharing a tale about my addiction to DVD commentaries and other special features. Then, just last night, I discovered that the "Special Features" section of one of my favorite movies (The Family Stone) was a recipe for Morton Family Strata, which Sarah Jessica Parker's character attempts to make in the film. I've never made it, but it sure sounds yummy!

Ingredients:
8 slices white bread
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
14 ounces tomatoes, sliced
13 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained (or sauteed fresh)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings
5 eggs
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch garlic salt
parmesan cheese
black olives, sliced

Directions:

1. Using a cookie cutter, donut cutter or lid from a jar, cut bread into shapes or circles. Set aside.
2. Place bread scraps in bottom of buttered 13" by 9" baking dish. Layer half of the cheese over bread.
3. Arrange half of the tomatoes and all of the onion rings and mushrooms over the cheese. Cover with the rest of the cheese.
4. Arrange the bread shapes on the cheese. Put slices of the tomato in the center of each bread shape.
5. Combine slightly beaten eggs, milk, salt, oregano and garlic salt. Pour over the bread.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dot with olives. Cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
7. Bake 1-1/2 hours in a 325 degree F oven, or until knife comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes or until firm.
   

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