Bacon, Egg and Cheese Strata
Elizabeth made this for Christmas morning 2012 and it was divine. Can be easily de-meated to make a veggie version. An excellent make-ahead brunch dish.
INGREDIENTS
- 12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
- 12 eggs
- 2½ cups half-and-half
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
INSTRUCTIONS
Toss cubed bread with bacon, cheese and mushrooms and pour into a 9x13" baking dish. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half and mustard until smooth, then pour evenly over cubed bread. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Prehead oven to 350°F.
Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and bake strata in preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Variations: bacon, onion and cheddar; tomatoes, cheddar, parmesan.
6 servings.