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Bacon and Cheese Strata

This dish makes the perfect breakfast — plus the leftovers can be eaten for dinner.

INGREDIENTS conv. chart U.S. Metric

6 slice(s) bacon
2 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard with seeds
12 slice(s) firm white bread
1.5 cup(s) shredded Gruyère cheese
9 large eggs
3 cup(s) whole milk
.5 teaspoon(s) salt
.25 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Lay bacon on paper towels, folded double thick, on a microwave-safe plate, and cover with a single paper towel. Microwave on high, 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Let stand 5 minutes, or until cool and crisp. Crumble bacon coarsely.
  2. Grease 9” x 13” ceramic or glass baking dish.
  3. Spread mustard on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange 6 slices, mustard side up, in baking dish, cutting them to fit if necessary. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Top with all but 2 Tbsp. crumbled bacon, then remaining bread slices, mustard side up.
  4. Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl with a wire whisk until blended. Slowly pour egg mixture all over bread slices; press bread down to help it absorb eggs. If necessary, spoon egg mixture over any uncoated bread. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Bake strata 40 minutes, or until puffed and golden and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.
bacon and cheese strata
Photo: Theresa Raffetto

COOKING INFO

Serves 8
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Yield 8 servings
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Oven Temp 350
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

Calories 359
Total Fat 19g
Saturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 279mg
Sodium 630mg
Total Carbohydrate 24g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars --
Protein 21g
Calcium --
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