Benedict Strata
Assemble the night before to allow the bread layers time to soak up the savory custard. Then bake in the morning while the coffee brews.
Ingredients
- 6 English muffins
- 6 slices Canadian-style bacon, chopped
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 Tbs mayonnaise
- 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp freshly grated lemon peel
- 6 lemon slices (garnish)
- 6 Tbs Chives, chopped (garnish)
Directions
- Split muffins; cut into 1-inch pieces. Place 1/2 of the pieces in single layer in greased, 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 1/2 of the bacon. Repeat layers with remaining muffin pieces and bacon.
- Beat eggs, milk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and lemon peel in large bowl until blended. Slowly pour over layers in baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Remove strata from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats. Bake in center of 350°F oven until puffed, golden, and knife inserted near center comes out clean, 50–60 minutes.
Nutrition
% Daily Value
Calories
316
Calories from Fat
115
% Daily Value
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
211mg
70%
Sodium
947mg
39%
Potassium
325mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
9g
Sugar Alcohols
0g
Protein
20g
39%