Caramelized Onion and Canadian Bacon Strata
Caramelized Onion and Canadian Bacon Strata requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 6 servings with 292 calories, 20g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up spicy brown mustard, onion, milk, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a rather inexpensive side dish.
Instructions
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion, and saut 4 minutes. Reduce heat; cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Add bell pepper; cook for 1 minute.
Remove from heat; stir in bacon.
Arrange 3 cups bread in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with half of onion mixture. Repeat layer with remaining bread and onion mixture.
Combine milk and next 5 ingredients (milk through eggs) in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk.
Pour egg mixture over bread mixture, and top with the cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Let the casserole stand 30 minutes at room temperature. Uncover and bake at 375 for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.