Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 12 slices thick cut bacon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp real maple syrup
  • 1 pound regular white bread (cubed)
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 10 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 oz gruyere cheese (shredded)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Lay strips of bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon and drizzle with maple syrup.
  • Bake until browned, about 20 minutes, then cool and coarsely chop. Set aside.
  • Spread cubed bread on baking sheet and toast in oven, until just lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Cool and place in large bowl.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp butter in a saute pan, add onion and cook until softened, 6-8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk eggs, add milk, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper and whisk again.
  • Add onion and gruyere and stir to combine.
  • Pour egg mixture over bread cubes and toss.
  • Pour bread mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with bacon.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, heat oven to 375 degrees and bake strata uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.