GRILLED CHEESE, BACON AND TOMATO STRATA

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Comfort food for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a rushed weeknight dinner if you plan ahead. I like a little mustard powder or cayenne in this, but the boys like it "plain".

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon
1 cup sliced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
8 cups cubed Italian bread
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided
3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon until crisp, remove from pan and crumble.
  • Saute the onions and garlic in about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease until
  • tender, about 4 minutes. Combine the onions with the bacon.
  • Place 4 cups of bread in the bottom of a 9 by 13 pan, top with 2/3 cup cheese and 1/2 the onion mixture and 1/2 of the tomatoes.
  • Combine the eggs, milk, basil and seasonings and pour half over the tomatoes. Repeat the layers.
  • Cover and chill over night. Bake, uncovered at 325 degrees for 55 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 2/3 cup of cheese and return to the oven until
  • the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 202.6, Sodium 331.6, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 15.4

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