Basil Breakfast Strata

BASIL BREAKFAST STRATA

6 eggs
3 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
8 cups cubed (1 inch) French bread
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz.)
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz.)

Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk until foamy. Beat in milk until blended; beat in salt and pepper. Set aside. Place bread cubes in baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Pour egg mixture over top, press¬ing lightly to moisten bread. Using spoon, swirl pesto through mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap; bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until strata is puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cut into squares. Makes 12 servings.