Step 1

Butter an 8×8 baking dish. Rip up a few slices of bread and measure out two cups of cubed bread. Press the bread into the baking dish.

Step 2

Top the bread with 3/4 of the cheddar cheese, broccoli florets (cut into small pieces) and quartered cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Whisk together eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour custard mixture over the veggies and bread. Try to distribute it evenly over the baking dish.

Step 4

Top strata with dollops of ricotta cheese, the extra cheddar cheese, parsley, and herbs de provence.

Step 5

Wrap the strata with plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before baking.

Step 6

Bake strata at 350 degrees F. for about an hour until the cheese is melted and custard is set in the center.

Step 7

Let the strata cool briefly, but serve warm. You can double the recipe for an 9×13 baking dish.