How To make American Style Strata

12 sl Sourdough bread -- or
6 sl Whole-grain bread

halved
1 3/4 cups Mozzarella or Monterey Jack :

shred
1 1/2 cups Cooked beef, lamb or pork
cut bite-size 1 cup Carrot or zucchini

shred
4 Eggs
2 cups Milk
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
1 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves :

crumble
1 teaspoon Dried basil leaves -- crumble
In a 10x6x2 baking dish, layer bread slices to cover bottom of dish. Sprinkle cheese, meat and veggies over bread. In a bowl, stir togeteher the eggs, milk and seasonings till well mixed. Pour carefully over ingredients in baking dish. Cover. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature or in fridge for longer periods. Uncover. Bake 325~ for 50 to 60 minutes or until center is nearly set. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into squares.