Instructions: Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch or similar baking dish or coat it with non-stick spray.

Arrange bread evenly in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle Gruyere and ham over the bread.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, and mustard until smooth. Whisk in milk, cottage cheese, wine, scallions, salt, black pepper and cayenne.

Pour egg mixture over Gruyere and ham Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.

About 30 minutes before baking, remove strata from refrigerator.

Preheat oven to 325 F.

Bake strata, covered, for 70 minutes, or until set. Uncover and sprinkle Parmesan over the top. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more, or until top is lightly browned and crusted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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