Sky-High Brunch Bake - K

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   PREHEAT oven to 400F

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   Unfold pastry sheet and roll out one sheet to about 11-inch square and one to 12-inch square.

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   Fold each square into quarters and cut out as large a circle as possible.

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   Line bottom and side of greased 9-inch springform pan with 12-inch pastry sheet.

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   BEAT eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk.

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   Reserve 1 tablespoons of the eggs; set aside.

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   Add ricotta cheese, pepper sauce and spinach to remaining eggs; mix until well blended.

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   Layer half each of the bacon, cheese, spinach mixture and red peppers in pastry-lined pan.

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   Repeat layers.

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    PLACE remaining pastry sheet over mixture; fold and tuck pastry edges in pan.

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    Pinch edges to seal.

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    Brush top with reserved 1 tablespoons egg.

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    Cut 5 or 6 slits in top crust with tip of sharp knife to allow steam to escape.

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    BAKE 45 to 55 minute or until golden brown.

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    Cool 10 minute

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    Run small knife around edge of pan before removing rim.

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    MAKE AHEAD:

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    Assemble and bake pie as directed.

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    Cover.

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    Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

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    When ready to serve, uncover.

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    Bake at 350F for 30 to 40 minute or until heated through.

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