CARAMELIZED ONION, BACON AND KALE STRATA

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When I host my friends, this comforting strata is my go-to recipe. I created it in winter to help me get through the snowstorms and shoveling. -Linda Dalton, Stoughton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bacon strips, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
4 large eggs
1-3/4 cups 2% milk or half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups cubed Italian bread
1 cup fresh baby kale or spinach
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan., Add onions to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 2-4 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20-30 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in bread, kale, cheeses, caramelized onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

William Mohale
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I've made this strata several times and it's always a hit.


Peter Muraya
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This strata is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish.


Jayden Summerell
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I made this strata in a slow cooker and it turned out perfectly.


Angelica Ramos
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I'm on a low-carb diet so I used cauliflower bread instead of white bread.


Paul Lafrennie
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I'm a vegetarian so I omitted the bacon and it was still delicious.


Md Abrar Shak
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow.


Zaka Ullah Bhatti
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This strata is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Willem Meintjes
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe and it still turned out great.


Joynal Mia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the strata turned out perfectly.


William B
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This recipe is a keeper! I will be making it again and again.


Mostafa Abuelenien
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I made this strata for a potluck and it was gone in minutes!


Fatmata Kamara
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread.


Saqlain Khan
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but I loved it in this strata.


Lokendra Pun magar
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The caramelized onions and bacon add so much flavor to this dish. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


MAST GAME
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Favour Owiriwa
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This strata was easy to make and turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


A K Angur
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Bhenchod bhenchod
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This caramelized onion bacon and kale strata was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect.