Cheddar, Bacon, And Tomato Strata Recipe

Name: Cheddar, Bacon, And Tomato Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bacon slices; 1 cup vertically sliced onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups cubed Italian bread (14 ounces); Cooking spray; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 3 large tomatoes, each seeded and cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices; 2 cups fat-free milk; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 large eggs; 3 large egg whites

Servings: persons

3 bacon slices
1 cup vertically sliced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups cubed Italian bread (14 ounces)
Cooking spray
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
3 large tomatoes, each seeded and cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices
2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 large eggs
3 large egg whites

1
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and crumble. Add onion to drippings in pan; saute 4 minutes. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Remove from heat; combine onion mixture and bacon.
2
Arrange 4 cups bread cubes in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with 2/3 cup cheese, half of onion mixture, and 6 tomato slices. Combine milk and remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk. Pour half of milk mixture over tomatoes. Top with 4 cups bread cubes, 2/3 cup cheese, remaining onion mixture, 6 tomato slices, and half of milk mixture. Cover; chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
4
Bake, uncovered, at 325u00b0 for 55 minutes. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup cheese; bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 bacon slices, 1 cup vertically sliced onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 8 cups cubed Italian bread (14 ounces), and more.

Yes, Cheddar, Bacon, And Tomato 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.

Cheddar, Bacon, And Tomato Strata

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