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Cheddar, Bacon, And Tomato Strata Recipe


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Ingredients
  •  Cooking spray
  • 1/4 c thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 c cubed Italian bread (14 oz)
  • 3 bacon slices
  • 2 c (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 c fat-free milk
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 large tomatoes, each seeded & cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 c vertically sliced onion
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions
  • Step #1 Cook bacon In a large-ish nonstick skillet over med-heat/flame until crisp.
  • Step #2 Remove bacon from pan, & crumble.
  • Step #3 Add onion to drippings in pan; sauté 4 mins.
  • Step #4 Add garlic, & sauté 1 min.
  • Step #5 Remove from heat; mix onion mixture & bacon.
  • Step #6 Arrange 4 c bread cubes in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top this with 2/3 c cheese, half of onion mixture, & 6 tomato slices.
  • Step #7 Combine milk & remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk.
  • Step #8 Pour half of milk mixture over tomatoes.
  • Step #9 Top with 4 c bread cubes, remaining onion mixture, 2/3 c cheese, 6 tomato slices, & half of milk mixture.
  • Step #10 Cover up; chill at least 1 hr or up to 24 hrs.
  • Step #11 Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Step #12 Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 55 mins.
  • Step #13 Sprinkle top with 2/3 c cheese; bake an extra 5 mins or until cheese melts.
  • Step #14 Let stand 5 mins before serving.
  • Enjoy the Cheddar, Bacon, & Tomato Strata recipe

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