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bacon-asparagus strata

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Gloria Gasperson'Giddings
Gainesville, GA

BACON, ASPARAGUS,ROASTED RED SWEET PEPPERS, AND SWISS CHEESE UPDATES THIS CLASSIC BREAKFAST CASSEROLE.ENJOY!!!!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For bacon-asparagus strata

  • 8 slice
    bacon, crisp cooked, drained and chopped
  • 1-9 oz
    package frozen cut asparagus,thawed and well drained
  • 3/4 c
    bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped
  • 12 slice
    dry white bread, cut in 1/2 inch cubes (about 8 cups)
  • 3 c
    shredded swiss chesse (12oz)
  • 8
    large eggs
  • 3 c
    milk, whole
  • 3 Tbsp
    dijon-style mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper

How To Make bacon-asparagus strata

  • 1
    Lightly coat a 3-qt rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine bacon, aparagus and red peppers.
  • 2
    Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the bacon mixture and half of the cheese.Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes, bacon mixture, and cheese.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, beat eggs with a whisk. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and cayenne pepper. Carefully pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture in dish.Using the back of a spoon and gently press down the layers to moisten the bread. Cover dish with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
  • 4
    Preheat the oven to 325*.Bake , uncovered for 50 to 60 mins or till very puffy and golden,let it rest for at least 10 or so before serving so it will set. Makes 12 servings or more depending on how you slice it ...
  • 5
    FYI: PER SERVING: 290CAL..,16 G FAT (8 G SAT. FAT).178 MG CHOL.,518MG SODIUM, 19G CARBO..,1 G FIBER, 19 G PROTEIN.
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