Bacon and Egg Strata
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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PT10M
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes PT25M
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes PT35M
- Total Time: 35 Minutes
- Difficulty: Novice
- Serves: 4 people
- Cuisine: American
Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a 9 x 9 inch baking casserole.In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes, cheese and shallot. Arrange this mixture evenly in th
Ingredients:
- Some butter (to grease a casserole dish)
- 2 cups cubed French bread or ciabatta
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 finely chopped shallot
- 5 large eggs
- 2/3 cup light cream
- 1 tsp Creole seasoning (or your favourite seasoning blend, or salt and pepper)
- 3 slices of thick cut bacon, cooked and sliced
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a 9 x 9 inch baking casserole.
- In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes, cheese and shallot.
- Arrange this mixture evenly in the casserole dish.
- In the same bowl, beat the eggs, cream and seasoning until well blended. Pour this egg mixture over the bread cubes. Sprinkle the bacon on top.
- Bake until a knife inserted into the centre of the strata comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Serve hot.