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!

Provided by Serenity

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
12 eggs
2 ½ cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 457.1 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 1018.8 mg, Sugar 4 g