Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Strata

8 slices white bread, cubed
6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded American cheese
1 medium tomato, sliced
Shredded lettuce
Sour cream

Place bread cubes in 11- x 7-inch or shallow 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon

Beat eggs in a medium bowl until smooth. Add milk, dry mustard and salt; mix well. Stir in cheese. Pour milk mixture over bread and bacon mixture. Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; top with tomato slices. Bake strata until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes.

Cut strata into squares; place on individual serving plates. Top each serving with shredded lettuce and sour cream. Serve immediately.


Helpful Tips

Lettuce can be difficult to shred evenly unless you have a food processor. You might want to try preshredded lettuce, which can be found in bags in the produce department of your supermarket.

Mix 'n' Match

For a spicier strata, use chorizo sausage instead of bacon, and pour 1/2 cup salsa over the top instead of adding sliced tomatoes.