Bacon, Pesto and Tomato Strata

~ Mary ~

Strata is great for company because you can bake it up mid-week (check one thing off your list) and reheat in the microwave a plate at a time.  We had it Blues Fest weekend along with this, this and this!  

 

My next post will be FISH! Maybe I should look into some detoxification juice or just stop eating altogether!

 

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Bacon, Pesto and Tomato Strata

  

Spray a 9×13 cake pan or something similar – I used a LeCruset shallow dutch oven – no lid is needed.  Layer in pan. You are going to layer everything TWICE: 

Slices of Sourdough Bread

Spread on Whipped Cream Cheese – I used 8oz on each layer

Spread on Pesto - I used 4 ounces on each layer

Cooked Bacon or Sliced Smoked Deli Ham

Thinly sliced Tomatoes

1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

1/4 Parmesan Cheese

Do it AGAIN!

 

Mix together then SLOWLY pour over the top either the night before or at LEAST one hour before cooking:

2 Cups Eggs - About 8-10 eggs

1 1/2  Cups Milk

Kosher Salt & Pepper to taste 

 

Bake uncovered at 350° until golden brown
and lightly set at the center – about 1 hour.
Allow strata to rest 10 minutes before serving.