Bacon & Cheddar Strata

Name: Bacon & Cheddar Strata
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon strips; 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 8 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 8 slices white bread, cubed; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 pound bacon strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
8 slices white bread, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble into a small bowl. Add red pepper, onions and tomatoes. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half each of the bread, bacon mixture and cheese. Top with remaining bread and bacon mixture.
2

In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, mayonnaise and seasonings. Pour over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.