BACON, CHEESE AND TOMATO STRATA

Bacon, Cheese and Tomato Strata image

Hosting a brunch is a breeze when you make a do-ahead egg bake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

7 cups lightly packed 1-inch cubes French bread (8 oz)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
2 cups chopped roma (plum) tomatoes (6 medium)
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 slices bacon

Steps:

Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread in baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese; mix lightly with bread. Sprinkle with tomatoes.
In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard, basil and salt with fork or wire whisk; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towel.
Crumble bacon. Sprinkle bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese over strata. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g