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Bacon & Egg Strata

This is a very simple strata perfect for a New Year's Eve after midnight breakfast or any Sunday morning brunch.
This egg dish is great served with roasted potatoes, coffee and juice.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Refrigerating & Resting Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 32 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Bacon
  • 6 Eggs
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 4 oz Softened Cream Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Hellmann's Mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ stick Melted Butter
  • 2-3 cups Day-old Bread (broken into pieces)
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place Bacon on a baking sheet and bake in a 350℉ oven until browned. Let cool then cut into small pieces.
  • In mixing bowl place Eggs, Heavy Cream, Softened Cream Cheese, Mayonnaise, Salt and Black Pepper and mix well.
  • In a large casserole dish brush with Melted Butter
  • Place in casserole dish Day-old Bread broken into pieces and add cooked bacon and optional Cheddar Cheese.
  • Pour egg mixture over bread and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
  • Bake in a 350℉ oven for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Keyword Bacon, Egg, Strata