Artichoke and roasted red pepper strata

Ingredients

12 eggs

2 teaspoons hot sauce

1/2 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 Cup melted butter

1 pint cottage cheese

1 pound shredded cheese, such as Jack & Cheddar mixed

8 ounces (1 cup) marinated artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped

8 ounces (1 cup) roasted red peppers, chopped

4 slices white bread, crusts trimmed off and cut into cubes

Beat eggs and add hot sauce. Mix flour, baking powder and salt together, whisk into eggs. Add melted butter, then fold in cottage cheese, shredded cheese, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers.

Sprinkle bread cubes into two buttered 8 x 8 inch glass baking dishes. Pour egg mixture evenly over the top. Recipe can be prepared ahead up to this point, covered, and refrigerated over night.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until eggs are firm and knife comes out clean. Garnish with sour cream and green salsa.

Serves:16