Butternut Squash and Kale Strata — Three Many Cooks

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound butternut squash, cut into medium dice
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 1 pound kale, stemmed, washed, and torn into bite size
• 1 quart half and half or whole milk, your choice
• 1 dozen large eggs
• 2 baguettes (scant 2 pounds) sliced ½-inch thick
• 12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 3 cups)