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Classic Bacon and Cheese Strata

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 8 cups day-old French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Layer half the bread, half the bacon, and half the cheese in dish; repeat with remaining ingredients.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until combined.
  4. Pour evenly over bread layers; press gently to soak all bread.
  5. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  6. Next morning, remove from refrigerator; stand at room temperature 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  7. Remove plastic wrap; bake uncovered 45-50 minutes until golden brown and center set.
  8. Stand 10 minutes before cutting squares and serving.