Overnight Canadian Bacon English Muffin Strata Food

CANADIAN BACON STRATA

Steps:

• Spray a shallow 2-quart baking dish ( oval or square)with cooking spray; set aside.
• In dish, alternately arrange, cut side down, muffin pieces and Canadian bacon.
• Sprinkle with cheeses and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, 1/2 t. salt, a pinch of pepper, and hot sauce until well combined.
• Pour over muffins and bacon.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least two hours.
• *Refrigerating overnight will give you an especially custardy consistancy.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet;remove plastic wrap.
• Bake until puffed and set in the center( a paring knife inserted in the center will come out clean) for 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.

CANADIAN-BACON STRATA

Steps:

• 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.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, 1/2 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.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet; remove plastic wrap. Bake until puffed and set in the center (see note 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.

OVERNIGHT CANADIAN BACON, ENGLISH MUFFIN STRATA

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add oil and Canadian bacon.
• Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then add leeks, thyme, and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
• Cook until the leeks are wilted and translucent. Remove from heat and cool completely.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, Creole mustard, chives, farmhouse cheddar, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
• Butter an 8- by 8-inch square baking dish.
• Layer the English muffins in a shingled pattern, cut side down.
• Mix the cooled Canadian bacon mixture into the egg mixture.
• Ladle the combined mixture over the English muffins.
• Cover, weight with a plate and refrigerate overnight.
• In the morning, remove baking dish from the refrigerator and top with Parmesan cheese. Place in the middle rack of a preheated 350-degree oven.
• Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the tip of a knife, inserted in the middle of pan, comes out clean.
• Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST STRATA

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Spread butter on the inside of each English muffin half. Arrange buttered English muffins in the prepared baking dish; top with half the sausage, half the Cheddar cheese, and half the mozzarella cheese.
• Whisk eggs, sour cream, and green chilies together in a large bowl; pour evenly over sausage and cheese layer. Top with remaining sausage, Cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake strata in the preheated oven until lightly browned and set in the middle, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

CANADIAN-BACON STRATA

Steps:

• Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Arrange muffin halves and Canadian bacon cut sides down (see below) in dish. Sprinkle evenly with both cheeses.
• Whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper, and the hot-pepper sauce until combined. Pour into dish; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to overnight).
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until puffed and set in the center, about 1 1/2 hours. (Tent loosely with aluminum foil if strata browns too quickly.) Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
• Layering Ingredients
• The muffin halves and Canadian bacon are arranged upright in the baking dish for easier serving. When cutting, you'll be able to see the layers and make sure each portion contains a few pieces of bread and bacon.