Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Kale Strata

Ingredients:

6 bacon strips, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
4 large Eggs
1-3/4 cups 2% milk or half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups cubed Italian bread
1 cup fresh baby kale or spinach
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Method:

1In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan.
2Add onions to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 2-4 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20-30 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in bread, kale, cheeses, caramelized onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight.
4Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Total Time
Prep: 1 hour + chilling Bake: 40 min. + standing
Makes 6 servings
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 391 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.


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