When it comes to convenient and delicious brunch or breakfast dishes, "make-ahead cheddar bacon and tomato strata" is always a top contender. This delectable casserole combines the flavors and textures of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and tender bread, all baked together to golden perfection. With its ease of preparation and the ability to make it ahead of time, this strata is a lifesaver for busy mornings or when hosting guests. Whether you're seeking a hearty and savory start to your day or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this recipe promises to deliver a taste sensation that will delight your palate.
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BACON, CHEESE AND TOMATO STRATA
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
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 & CHEDDAR STRATA
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
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
TOMATO-CHEDDAR STRATA
Fill this sourdough strata with sun-dried tomatoes, Cheddar and scallions.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 9h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together the half-and-half, Parmesan, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar, followed by the sun-dried tomatoes and scallions. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the egg mixture evenly over the 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 Cheddar. Bake until slightly puffed and just no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
GRILLED CHEESE, BACON AND TOMATO STRATA
Comfort food for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a rushed weeknight dinner if you plan ahead. I like a little mustard powder or cayenne in this, but the boys like it "plain".
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the bacon until crisp, remove from pan and crumble.
- Saute the onions and garlic in about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease until
- tender, about 4 minutes. Combine the onions with the bacon.
- Place 4 cups of bread in the bottom of a 9 by 13 pan, top with 2/3 cup cheese and 1/2 the onion mixture and 1/2 of the tomatoes.
- Combine the eggs, milk, basil and seasonings and pour half over the tomatoes. Repeat the layers.
- Cover and chill over night. Bake, uncovered at 325 degrees for 55 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 2/3 cup of cheese and return to the oven until
- the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 202.6, Sodium 331.6, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 15.4
BACON AND TOMATO STRATA
Here's everything they like in their strata-tomatoes, cheese and bacon-all baked into one very easy-to-make dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 5h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
- Whisk eggs and milk in separate bowl until blended. Stir in MIRACLE WHIP. Add to bread mixture; mix lightly.
- Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with foil. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 375ºF. Bake strata 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean, uncovering after 30 min. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 280 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 24 g
TOMATO AND CHEESE STRATA
Steps:
- Line a greased 8-in. square baking dish with four bread slices. Layer with half of the tomatoes, cheese and onions. Top with remaining bread (slices will overlap). Layer with remaining tomatoes, cheese and onions., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and salt. Pour over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts :
MAKE-AHEAD CHEESE STRATA
Prepare and refrigerate this cheese Strata several hours ahead of time or overnight. For breakfast, simply add bacon, sausage, or ham to the cheese strata, then pop it in the oven when you wake up, pour some coffee, and sit down to an all-in-one meal. The red pepper (cayenne) gives the strata a "Bite" that gets your heart started! I always add something extra because I do like the "Bite" (Louisiana Hot Sauce)!!
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss together bread cubes and melted butter. Place half in a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of cheese over bread cubes. Repeat procedure with remaining bread cubes and cheese.
- Combine remaining ingredients except celery leaves; beat well. Pour over cheese layers. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
- Uncover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Garnish with celery leaves; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.8, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 196.8, Sodium 962.4, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 23.2
MAKE-AHEAD CHEDDAR, BACON, AND TOMATO STRATA
Wonderful make-ahead breakfast strata.
Provided by Laura
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes
Time 9h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
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:
- Use a good quality bread for the strata. A stale or dry bread will not absorb the egg mixture as well and will result in a less flavorful dish.
- Do not overmix the egg mixture. Overmixing will result in a tough strata.
- Be generous with the cheese. Cheese is what makes strata so delicious, so don't be afraid to use a lot of it.
- Use a variety of cheeses for a more flavorful strata. A good combination is cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Add your favorite vegetables to the strata. Some good options include spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
- Bake the strata in a greased baking dish. This will help to prevent the strata from sticking to the pan.
- Serve the strata warm with your favorite toppings. Some good options include salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Conclusion:
Cheddar bacon and tomato strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that is perfect for a special occasion or a busy weekday morning. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, strata is a dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish, give cheddar bacon and tomato strata a try. You won't be disappointed!
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