Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Strata Recipe
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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Strata

By: Serenity 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (56)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
9 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 631 | Total Fat: 39.2g | Cholesterol: 508mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2008 by Katrina G. K.   view full review
Loved this! I did change it by using a whole pound of bacon, I used all milk instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2007 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
We thought this was good and worth hanging onto, but definitely needed something to "kick it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2007 by Cooking 101   view full review
Yum, very good, I added green peppers and onions. Also used texas toast bread. Was a hit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by Alice Rose   view full review
My friends just loved it. I used a pound of bacon and 1/2 onion and 1/2 of a red bell pepper....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by MissMissy   view full review
I made this on a sat. morning and after reading reviews first, I decided to use 1cp. extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by Wes   view full review
I needed to feed a small army, so I doubled the recipe and added: 6 Roma tomates, seeded and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by CorneliusBunker   view full review
This recipe was very easy to follow and came out great. i cut the recipe in half but kept the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by Nella   view full review
This is a great recipe for variations. I'vce done them all and they are always a hit. Even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by Carla   view full review
My family loved this when I made it for Mother's Day brunch. The bacon gives it a nice taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by mrsbccichocki   view full review
Really good! I added a lot more bacon though! You could add just about anything to this...

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