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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Strata

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"Eggs combine with cheese, bacon, and bread to become a fluffy cheese strata that no one can resist! This is an easy recipe for guys who want to surprise that special someone with breakfast in bed!" — Serenity

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Original recipe makes 1 - 9x13 inch pan Change Servings

12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms (optional)

12 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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Directions

Toss cubed bread with bacon, cheese, and mushrooms, and pour into a 9x13 inch 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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 9 hrs 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 13, 2008

Loved this! I did change it by using a whole pound of bacon, I used all milk instead of half&half (I also added some melted butter in with the milk), and I used canned mushrooms and a little more cheese than called for, but it was great! A big hit with the whole family, I will make this one again FOR SURE :)

—Katrina G. K.

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 17, 2007

We thought this was good and worth hanging onto, but definitely needed something to "kick it up" a notch, whether it be some chopped jalapeño peppers or maybe some jack cheese. All in all, we enjoyed it and I will make again. Also, I think I would add a bit more bacon, it wasn't very noticeable.

—BABSKITCHEN

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Sep 30, 2007

Yum, very good, I added green peppers and onions. Also used texas toast bread. Was a hit with my guy the breakfast King. Thanks for the post.

—Cooking 101

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Mar 18, 2008

My friends just loved it. I used a pound of bacon and 1/2 onion and 1/2 of a red bell pepper. Also added black pepper and salt.

—Alice Rose

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Jan 25, 2010

I made this on a sat. morning and after reading reviews first, I decided to use 1cp. extra sharp chedder(shredded) and 1cp. shredded chedder then I added 1/2tsp of paprika and some chopped jalapeno. This really set it off. My husband and our grown kids loved this. Even my 6 yr old grand daughter asked for more...showing not too spicey even for a little girl. Very easy and so very good.

—MissMissy

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Jan 25, 2010

I needed to feed a small army, so I doubled the recipe and added: 6 Roma tomates, seeded and chopped; 2 large red onions, chopped and fried in small amount of butter ; 1 green and 1 yellow Bell pepper, seeded and chopped and fried with the red onion. Throw it in with the mushrooms and it was off to the races. Excellent and easy. Had some left over ham and threw that in, too. This strata, fresh fruit and fruit juice and warm tortillas fed an army for CHEAP...

—Wes

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Sep 11, 2009

This recipe was very easy to follow and came out great. i cut the recipe in half but kept the cheese and bacon the same. i also added a chopped jalapeno and 1/4 chopped onion. Im a beginner cook and this came out great! thanks for the recipe

—CorneliusBunker

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May 21, 2008

This is a great recipe for variations. I'vce done them all and they are always a hit. Even good reheated the next day.

—Nella

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Nutrition

Calories
631 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
36.8 g
12%

Cholesterol
508 mg
169%

Fat
39.2 g
60%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
32.8 g
66%

Sodium
1019 mg
41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Strata

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 631
Calories from Fat: 353

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.2g 60 %
Saturated Fat 19.7g 99 %
Cholesterol 508mg 169 %
Sodium 1019mg 41 %
** Potassium 460mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.8g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 32.8g 66 %
Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 24 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 65 %
Iron 46 %
** Thiamin 32 %
** Niacin 84 %
** Vitamin B6 19 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 70 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.