Chicken Cheese Strata Swiss Style

Method

1. Layer 3 cups of the bread cubes, 1 cup of cheese, chicken and red capsicum in a greased baking dish. Spread the remaining 3 cups bread cubes on top.
2. Beat eggs into a mixing bowl, add milk and mustard and whisk with wire whisk till well blended. Pour this mixture evenly over the top bread layer. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese, cover with a cling wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 165° C / 325° F.
4. Remove the cling film and keep the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or till a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add red capsicums and saute for 1-2 minutes.
6. Spread this over the baked dish, sprinkle parsley, spoon out on serving plates and serve hot.

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