Bacon N' Cheese Strata

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 slices firm bread
• 2 scallions, chopped (including green)
• 8 slices pre- cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Recipe

• 1 coat shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2 arrange half the bread in single layer in dish, cutting to fit.
• 3 cover with half the scallions, bacon, cheese and tomatoes.
• 4 repeat for a second layer.
• 5 combine eggs, milk, pepper and hot-pepper sauce.
• 6 pour over casserole.
• 7 cover.
• 8 (can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 hours).
• 9 heat oven to 375°f.
• 10 bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 11 if browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.