Chef Jack’s Strata
2015-10-22 13:31:54
Serves 12
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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Artisan smoked bacon, 1” pieces
- 3/4 qt. Half and half
- 9 ea. Eggs, free range
- 1/2 oz. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tea. Kosher salt
- 1/2 tea. Freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 lb. Ciabatta, 12-15 slices
- 3 oz. Smoked or plain Gouda
- 3 oz. Pleasant Ridge Cheese or a good Gruyere
- 1 cup Roasted red bell peppers, skinned, sliced or diced
- 1 cup Onions, cut in half, sliced into half moons and sauté with a little butter
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced and sauté with a little butter, salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Chop or grind bacon and cook off, drain.
- 2. Mix eggs, Dijon, salt and pepper.
- 3. Butter each pan.
- 4. Lay down row of bread.
- 5. Layer with half of the bacon and vegetables.
- 6. Layer 1/3 of the cheese.
- 7. Lay down row of bread.
- 8. Layer with half of the bacon and vegetables.
- 9. Layer 1/3 of the cheese.
- 10. Lay down row of bread.
- 11. Layer 1/3 of the cheese.
- 12. Saran and foil.
- 13. Let sit overnight.
- 14. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Notes
- You may double the vegetables if you like. Just make sure you sauté them till dry or your strata will be mushy.
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Chef Jack’s Strata