Summer is a busy time of year. Our days are full of activities and sometimes it’s nice to have a dinner that you can prepare ahead. This Bacon, Tomato and Cheese Strata is just the trick. If you want to make your meal vegetarian just omit the bacon. It will be equally as delicious.
Bacon, Tomato and Cheese Strata
Ingredients:
1 tsp oil
2 onions, sliced
8 slices of bacon, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
2 cups of milk
6 eggs (can use 3 eggs and 3 egg whites)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp thyme
16 slices of whole wheat bread cut into cubes
6 ounces of Jarlsburg cheese shredded
Directions:
This recipe can also be halved easily. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray.
Heat the oil in a large skillet, add onions and bacon and sauté until the onions are softened and the bacon is cooked, about 8 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the tomato.
Whisk together the milk, eggs salt and thyme in a bowl. Blend well. Arrange half of the bread cubes on the baking dish.
Top with half of the onion mixture and half of the cheese. Pour half of the milk egg mixture.
Repeat with the remaining bread, onion mixture, cheese and eggs. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake uncovered, until puffed and golden, about 1 hour.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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