Bacon Pesto Strata Recipe

Name: Bacon Pesto Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup breadcrumbs; 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 3 cups fresh spinach, stemmed; ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves; ¾ cup plain yogurt, plus; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 12 slices French bread, 1/4 inch thick (dryed); 6 eggs; ¾ cup milk; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ cup swiss cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

¼ cup breadcrumbs
6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
3 cups fresh spinach, stemmed
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
¾ cup plain yogurt, plus
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
12 slices French bread, 1/4 inch thick (dryed)
6 eggs
¾ cup milk
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup swiss cheese, shredded

1
Prepare ramekins by buttering and then dusting with the bread crumbs.
2
For pesto, saute bacon; remove.
3
Then wilt spinach in 1 T bacon fat.
4
Process bacon, spinach, parsley and yogurt until paste forms.
5
Beat together eggs, yogurt, milk, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until blended.
6
The mixture will be about as thich as heavy cream.
7
Set aside.
8
Before drying bread, be sure to cut it to fit ramekins (to dry, cut with cookie cutter, making sure it fits inside the ramekins, line a baking sheet with a rack and toast the breat at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until dry).
9
Small baguettes work well too.
10
Spread 1 T pesto on one side of each slice of dry bread.
11
Place one slice bread in ramekin, pesto side up, and sprinkle with 1 T cheese.
12
Add 1/4 cup egg mixture to cover bread.
13
Layer again with bread, cheese, and egg.
14
For the third layer, place bread pesto side down and top with 1/4 cup egg.
15
Place ramekins on baking sheet; weight down bread and let soak for 30 minutes.
16
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
17
Remove weights and bake 30-40 minutes, until brown and puffed.
18
Cool 5 minutes.
19
Remove from ramekins.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped, 3 cups fresh spinach, stemmed, ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Bacon Pesto Strata falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Pesto Strata

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