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Canadian-Bacon
STRATA
Prep time: 25 mins
Cook time: 1 hr 30 mins
Total time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
Butter, softened (for pan)
4 English muffins, split, toasted, and cut in half
½ lb. sliced Canadian-bacon, halved
1 ¼ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
8 large eggs
3 cups milk
1 ½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
¼ tsp. hot sauce
DIRECTIONS
1. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish (oval or
square); set aside. In dish, alternately arrange, cut
side down, muffin halves and Canadian-bacon.
Sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk,
mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper, and
hot sauce until combined. Pour over muffins and
bacon; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at
least 2 hours and up to overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350° F. Place baking dish on a
rimmed baking sheet; remove plastic wrap. Bake
until puffed and set in the center (see tips
below), about 1 hour and 30 minutes. (Tent loosely
with foil if strata starts to brown too quickly.) Let
stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Tips:
Let the strata chill 2 hours, and it will be nice and
moist. If you leave it overnight in the refrigerator,
it will be even more custardy. To test for doneness,
pierce center of strata with a sharp knife; it should
feel firm and the knife should come out clean.
Apple Cider
MIMOSAS
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 0 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
Apple Cider
Champagne
Sugar sprinkles for rim of glass
Apple slices for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. Dip the top of each champagne glass into water
and then dip in the sprinkles to coat.
2. Pour each champagne glass ½-¾ full with apple cider.
3. Top with champagne.
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