BREAKFAST STRATA TOPPED WITH POTATO CHIPS

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I got this recipe back in the 70's from a co-worker. I have been making it ever since. Makes the perfect casual brunch entree for a crowd. Serve it with fresh fruit and your all set! I use a large aluminum foil baking pan. Make the night before or a minimum 4 hours ahead. Be sure to take out of the fridge an hour before baking.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
16 slices hearty white bread, may use less depending on an size
8 extra large eggs
3 cups milk, any type
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup butter
2 cups potato chips, crushed, set aside

Steps:

  • Assemble the night before.
  • Grease pan with a light coat of nonstick cooking spray or butter.
  • Trim the crusts off the bread slices. Butter on one side of bread.
  • Place buttered slices of bread **butter side up on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with all the bacon and cheese.
  • Top with layer of buttered bread slices, butter side up.
  • Beat eggs, milk and mustard together.
  • Pour over bread, gently press slices into the egg mixture to coat. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning:.
  • One hour before baking, remove from fridge and bring to room temperature. (cuts down on the baking time).
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Bake COVERED for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes remove foil.
  • Continue baking for approximately 10-15 minutes until center is done and top is lightly browned. *check fro doneness like you would a cake.
  • Top with crumbled potato chips, bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares.
  • NOTES:
  • To halve the recipe, use an 8x8 pan and approx 6-8 slices of bread.
  • 9x12 pan, use approx 12 slices.
  • Large aluminum baking pan, use 18 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 898.5, Fat 72.5, SaturatedFat 36.1, Cholesterol 343.1, Sodium 1310.8, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 30.6

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