Bacon & Cheese Strata

By 1_of_7

Ingredients

• 8 slices firm white bread
• 2 scallions, chopped (including some green)
• 8 strips precooked bacon, chopped
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained, patted dry
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Coat shallow 2 qt baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange half the bread in single layer in dish, cutting to fit. Cover with half the scallions, bacon, cheese and tomatoes. Repeat a second layer.
Combine eggs, milk, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Pour over casserole and cover.
Can be made ahead and refrigerated for 2 hours.
Bake uncovered @ 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until lightly browned. If browning too quickly cover loosly with foil.