CHEDDAR, BACON, AND TOMATO STRATA

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CHEDDAR, BACON, AND TOMATO STRATA image

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and crumble. Add onion to drippings in pan; sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat; combine onion mixture and bacon. 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. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 55 minutes. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup cheese; bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Afroza Atik
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I've been making this strata for years and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a crowd.


nazir shaheen
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This strata was amazing! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make.


Aatir Ali
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This was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less bacon next time.


MD MISVA
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. It's also a very versatile dish. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.


Ilyad Naveed
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Roma 3470
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This is the best strata recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


ali hamza ali hamza
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This strata was just okay. I've had better.


Orkumar Bissas
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my strata didn't turn out very well. It was too dry and the flavors didn't blend well.


idongesit josiah
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This was a great way to use up leftover bread and cheese. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Dost Afridi Official
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Wesley Davids
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This strata was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Ahmad Muhieddine
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Delicious! I added some crumbled sausage to the filling and it was perfect.


jhabindra rokaya
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This was a bit too eggy for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less milk next time.


lukewarm water
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I've made this strata several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish.


NotIztZagGaming
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This is my go-to recipe for breakfast casseroles. It's always a crowd-pleaser!


GoopBrainzz
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Easy and delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


carson benard
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This strata was a hit at our holiday brunch! I used sourdough bread and added some diced green chiles for a little extra flavor. It was perfect!