Onion, Bacon, and Swiss Cheese Strata

Onion, Bacon, and Swiss Cheese Strata
Onion, Bacon, and Swiss Cheese Strat If you have kosher salt and pepper, swiss cheese, onions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the onions you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

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Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400°F.
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Place cut up baguette on a sheet tray and back until bread begins to crisp but has not browned, about 6 minutes.
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Remove from oven and place in a large bowl.
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Heat butter in a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until melted then add sliced onions. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until onion are evenly browned and begin to taste sweet, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then toss with dried bread.
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Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is cooked, about 6 minutes.
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Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
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Add cooked bacon and cheese to bread mixture.
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Butter an 8- by 11-inch baking dish with remaining butter and add bread mixture.
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Combine milk, eggs, and sour cream in a bowl and beat until combined. Season with salt and pepper then pour over bread. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
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The following day adjust rack to middle position and preheat to 375°F, bake strata until browned and cooked through, about 35 minutes.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyHard
Ready In1 h
Servings4
Health Score20
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