Strata with broccoli and cheddar

Ingredients:

• 3 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, for greasing the pan
• 3 cups low-fat cream (10%)
• 1/4 tbsp. grated parmesan
• 10 large eggs
• 350 g hot dog buns, cut into 2.5 cm cubes, preferably stale (about 6 cups)
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar

Preparation:

1. Grease a 22x32cm baking dish with butter.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cream, Parmesan, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few freshly ground black peppers.
3. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and simmer until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
4. Place half the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1.5 cups of Cheddar, then add the broccoli. Top with the remaining bread cubes and pour the cream mixture evenly over them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. You can also bake the same day; just let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.
5. Preheat oven to 160°C.
6. Let the casserole stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar. Bake until the top is slightly puffed and set in the center, 40-50 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.