Best 13 Bacon And Potato Breakfast Strata Recipes

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Craving a hearty and delicious breakfast? Look no further than bacon and potato breakfast strata. This classic breakfast dish is a casserole made with layers of crispy bacon, tender potatoes, savory cheese, and fluffy eggs. It's perfect for weekend brunches, special occasions, or a lazy morning breakfast in bed. With its combination of flavors and textures, this strata is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling full and happy. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BACON & POTATO STRATA



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Watch this video from My Food and Family to make our Bacon & Potato Strata. Cook bacon and potatoes until crisp for the perfect Bacon & Potato Strata.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 3h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb. small red potatoes (about 5), sliced
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups French bread cubes (1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup small broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
6 eggs
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2-1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes and bacon in large skillet on medium heat 15 to 20 min. or until bacon is crisp and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally; drain. Combine potato mixture, bread, broccoli and 1 cup cheddar; spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Whisk cream cheese spread, eggs and pepper in medium bowl until blended. Gradually whisk in milk; pour over bread mixture. (Bread cubes should be evenly moistened.) Cover with foil. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Bake strata (covered) 40 to 45 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar; bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9741 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

BACON, CHEESE AND TOMATO STRATA



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Hosting a brunch is a breeze when you make a do-ahead egg bake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 cups lightly packed 1-inch cubes French bread (8 oz)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
2 cups chopped roma (plum) tomatoes (6 medium)
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread in baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese; mix lightly with bread. Sprinkle with tomatoes.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard, basil and salt with fork or wire whisk; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towel.
  • Crumble bacon. Sprinkle bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese over strata. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BACON, EGG, AND CHEESE STRATA



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Eggs combine with cheese, bacon, and bread to become a fluffy cheese strata that no one can resist! This is an easy recipe for guys who want to surprise that special someone with breakfast in bed!

Provided by Serenity

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
12 eggs
2 ½ cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Toss cubed bread with bacon, cheese, and mushrooms, and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and mustard until smooth, then pour evenly over cubed bread. Cover dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and bake strata in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, and the eggs are set, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 457.1 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 1018.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

BREAKFAST STRATA



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This is the only breakfast casserole I make. It's worth the effort. You could probably throw some breakfast sausage in here instead of the ham and bacon. This one has to sit overnight in the refrigerator before baking in the morning.

Provided by Laura O.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups chopped cooked ham
1 small onion, chopped
8 -10 slices white bread, cubed
2 cups cubed cooked potatoes
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (12 oz)
8 eggs
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until done.
  • Remove bacon from skillet, leaving drippings in the pan.
  • Add ham and onion to skillet.
  • Cook and stir until onion is tender.
  • Drain grease from ham and onion.
  • In a bowl, combine bacon, ham, and onion.
  • In a greased 13x9x2 baking dish, layer half the bread cubes, potatoes, and cheese, in that order.
  • Top with all of the bacon mixture.
  • Repeat another layer of bread, potatoes, and cheese.
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Add milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper to the eggs.
  • Pour over all in the baking dish.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 65-70 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 209.1, Sodium 681.8, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 25.5

FARMER'S STRATA



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For an inexpensive and easy-to-prepare dish, try this hearty casserole. You can assemble it ahead and bake it just before leaving for a potluck. People go back for seconds since it includes tasty basic ingredients like bacon, cheese and potatoes. -Pat Kuether, Westminster, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1 small onion, chopped
10 slices white bread, cubed
1 cup cubed cooked potatoes
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; add ham and onion. Cook and stir until onion is tender; drain. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half the bread cubes, potatoes and cheese. Top with all of the bacon mixture. Repeat layers of bread, potatoes and cheese. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add the milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over all. Cover and chill overnight. , Preheat oven to 325°. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 65-70 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BACON AND ONION STRATA



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Load this savory bacon-challah strata with Swiss cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 9h20m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking dish
10 slices thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
10 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 12-ounce loaf challah bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes, preferably stale (about 6 cups)
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Put the bacon in a large skillet then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Add the onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 6 minutes more. Set aside.
  • Whisk the half-and-half, Parmesan, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Swiss, followed by the bacon-onion mixture. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the half-and-half mixture evenly over top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (This can also be assembled the day of; just let soak at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.)
  • On the day of baking, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Let the strata sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Remove the plastic and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Swiss. Bake until slightly puffed and just no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

FARM BREAKFAST STRATA



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I got this recipe off of Recipe Link posted by Gladys - and it is SO good and perfect for holiday or anytime! It was so nice to prepare this the night before and be able to just throw it in the oven Christmas morning! Everyone LOVED it!

Provided by greyghost

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1/2 lb cooked ham (cut into cubes or diced)
1 small onion (chopped)
10 -12 slices white bread (recipe originally said cubed but I left them whole)
2 cups cubed potatoes (I used Ore-Ida western style or can use O'Brien)
3 cups shredded cheese
10 large eggs
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • The NIGHT BEFORE:.
  • In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
  • Drain off excess bacon fat, but keep a little in skillet in order to cook onion.
  • Add onion, ham and chopped bacon to skillet and cook until onion is tender and transparent.
  • Butter a large baking dish - I used a glass lasagna dish.
  • Layer the bread to cover bottom of dish - will use probably 5-6 slices or half the amount of bread cubed.
  • Add half of potatoes and cheese.
  • Top with bacon, onion and ham mixture.
  • Add remaining pieces of bread, potatoes and cheese.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Pour this mixture evenly over the ingredients in baking dish.
  • Cover and chill OVERNIGHT in the refrigerator.
  • The NEXT MORNING:.
  • Remove strata from the refrigerator and bring to room temp (about 30 minutes prior to baking).
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 hour or when knife is inserted near center and comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.8, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 225.1, Sodium 810.2, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 24.4

BACON & CHEDDAR STRATA



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I prepare this sunrise specialty the day before Christmas so we have something cheesy and hearty to warm our tummies while we open gifts the next morning. The key to its perfection is to let it set overnight.-Deb Healey, Cold Lake, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CANADIAN-BACON STRATA



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This savory breakfast pudding looks a little like a pizza when it comes out of the oven. It can be prepared the night before through step 2 and baked the next morning.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 10

Butter, softened (for pan)
4 English muffins, split, toasted, and cut in half
1/2 pound sliced (about 10 slices) Canadian bacon, halved
1 1/4 cups shredded (5 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
8 large eggs
3 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Steps:

  • Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish (oval or square); set aside. In dish, alternately arrange, cut side down, muffin halves and Canadian bacon. Sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper, and hot sauce until combined. Pour over muffins and bacon; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet; remove plastic wrap. Bake until puffed and set in the center (see note below), about 1 hour and 30 minutes. (Tent loosely with foil if strata starts to brown too quickly.) Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

CANADIAN BACON STRATA



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Posting this for ZWT 2006 (Canadian Region) this is delicious. Is it an omelet? Is it a bread pudding? Who cares?! It is cheesy with a wonderful ham flavor and such a good comfort food not to mention easy.

Provided by JanetB-KY

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 English muffins, split, toasted and cut in half
1/2 lb sliced Canadian bacon, about 10 slices, halved
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
8 large eggs
3 cups milk or 3 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Butter a 2 quart shallow baking dish; set aside. In dish, alternately arrange muffin halves and Canadian Bacon; sprinkle with cheeses; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, 1/2 teaspoons salt,
  • pepper to taste and hot sauce until combined; pour over muffins and bacon.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours to overnight for an especially custardy consistency (makes it great for ahead of time preparation).
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet; remove plastic wrap; bake until puffed and set in the center or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean; about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Tent loosely with foil if strata starts to brown too quickly; let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

PAULA DEEN'S BREAKFAST STRATA



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I found this recipe in Paula Deen's magazine. It calls for Canadian bacon, but I didn't have any available and a run to the market is over 30 minute drive, so used regular bacon, crumbled. It still turned out to be delicious. I think it would be the perfect dish for just any meal, don't just use this for breakfast or brunch, it made a fantastic dinner. This needs to be made ahead as it needs to sit from 8 hours to overnight, so make it before leaving for work, and come home to an easy cook meal.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
6 English muffins, cut in half
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese
1 (6 ounce) package sliced Canadian bacon, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons chives, fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
fresh tomato, slices and
fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender; set aside. Spread English muffins with cream cheese. Layer English muffins, Canadian bacon, tomatoes, red peppers, 2 cups cheese, and onion into prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, chives, salt and pepper. Pour over layers. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 cups cheese. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Garnish with fresh tomato slices and fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 834.7, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 32.3, Cholesterol 354.4, Sodium 2477.9, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 43.8

BACON AND POTATO BREAKFAST STRATA



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This delicious breakfast strata can be prepped and refrigerated up to 24 hours ahead of time, leaving you with time for your family or guests.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ pound small red potatoes, sliced
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 ½ cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA
1 (8 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
6 medium (blank)s eggs
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes and bacon in large skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until bacon is crisp and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally; drain. Combine potato mixture, bread, broccoli and 1 cup shredded cheese; spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Whisk cream cheese spread, eggs and pepper in medium bowl until blended. Gradually add milk, beating well after each addition; pour over bread mixture. (Bread cubes should be evenly moistened.) Cover with foil. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake strata, covered, 30 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese; bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 479.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

MAKE-AHEAD CHEDDAR, BACON, AND TOMATO STRATA



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Wonderful make-ahead breakfast strata.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 slices bacon
1 cup vertically sliced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ¼ cups milk
6 large eggs
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
¾ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
cooking spray
8 cups cubed Italian bread, divided
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
12 (1/2 inch thick) slices tomato, seeds removed

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in the skillet. Crumble when cool enough to handle.
  • Add onion to drippings in the skillet; saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Remove from heat; combine onion mixture and bacon.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and arrange 1/2 of the bread cubes in the bottom.
  • Top bread cubes with 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/2 of the onion mixture, and 6 tomato slices. Pour 1/2 of the milk mixture over tomatoes. Top with remaining bread cubes and 2/3 cup Cheddar. Top with remaining onion mixture, tomato slices, and milk mixture. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake strata in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 55 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and bake until cheese melts, an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 184.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 711.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, use day-old bread.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a 9x13 inch glass baking pan.
  • To make sure the strata is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the strata is done.
  • Let the strata cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve the strata with your favorite breakfast sides, such as fruit, yogurt, or pancakes.

Conclusion:

This bacon and potato breakfast strata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover bread and potatoes. With its simple ingredients and customizable variations, this strata is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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