CARAMELIZED ONION, BACON AND KALE STRATA

Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Kale Strata image

When I host my friends, this comforting strata is my go-to recipe. I created it in winter to help me get through the snowstorms and shoveling. -Linda Dalton, Stoughton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
4 large eggs
1-3/4 cups 2% milk or half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups cubed Italian bread
1 cup fresh baby kale or spinach
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan., Add onions to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 2-4 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20-30 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in bread, kale, cheeses, caramelized onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.