This egg strata with cubes of bread, bacon, and Cheddar cheese, bakes up into a beautiful breakfast. A great, easy recipe for guys who want to surprise that special someone!
Ingredients
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12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms (Optional)
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¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
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12 eggs
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2 ½ cups half-and-half
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
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Gather all ingredients
![Various bowls filled with ingredients to make fluffy egg strata.]()
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Toss cubed bread, cheese, mushrooms, and bacon together in a large bowl; pour into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
![Cubes of bread and shredded cheese in a casserole dish.]()
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Whisk eggs, half-and-half, and mustard together until smooth; pour evenly over bread mixture.
![Unbaked egg strata in a casserole dish.]()
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You can bake the strata straightaway but for better results, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
![Unbaked egg strata in a casserole dish covered with plastic wrap.]()
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Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish; bake strata in the preheated oven until eggs are set and top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
![Baked egg strata in a casserole dish.]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 631 | Calories |
| 39g | Fat |
| 37g | Carbs |
| 33g | Protein |
