Cheddar and Bacon Strata Bread Cake
Cheddar Bacon Strata is a savory bread pudding or cake made with just 5 simple ingredients. It's perfect anytime you need to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf loaf Italian
- 7 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups milk 2% or whole
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 oz bacon divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp dried parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 or 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Set the pan on a baking sheet.
- Dice bacon into 1 inch pieces. Place bacon in a large skillet , reserving 2 tablespoons of raw diced bacon for later. Fry the remaining bacon in the skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain on paper towel.
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes, transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cooked bacon and 1-1/2 cups of the cheese to the mixing bowl with the bread.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the milk and eggs until blended. Add the salt and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, bacon and cheese. Using a spatula, fold the bread mixture over until most of the egg mixture is absorbed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bread to absorb all the egg mixture.
- Pour the bread mixture into the prepared pan, then top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and raw bacon.
- Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes, until firm in the center when pushed.
- Turn the oven broiler to High and broil until the cheese is melted and the bacon is crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before removing outer ring of the pan.
- Serve warm.
Chef Tips
1. Cubed bread will measure about 7 cups.
2.Substitute any other favorite melting cheese for the cheddar, like Gouda, Monterey Jack or Swiss.
2.Substitute any other favorite melting cheese for the cheddar, like Gouda, Monterey Jack or Swiss.
Equipment Used
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Cheddar and Bacon Strata Bread Cake
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
511
% Daily Value*
Fat
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Cholesterol
163
mg
54
%
Sodium
628
mg
27
%
Potassium
240
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
394
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
169
mg
17
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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