Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata with Canadian Bacon & Cheese | Overnight Brunch Recipe!

canadian bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is typically cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the powdered mix is a cost-effective alternative.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain offers more nutrients, while white bread is often less expensive.

Prepare the bread by layering slices into the bottom of a greased rectangular casserole dish.

Layer Canadian bacon on top of the bread.

Sprinkle a generous helping of cheddar cheese over the bacon.

Top with another layer of bread.

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of milk, 8 eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried mustard powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of dried chili flakes.

Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy.

Gently pour the egg custard over the casserole, ensuring all bread slices are soaked.

Cover the casserole and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.

In the morning, crush about 2 cups of corn flakes in a bowl.

Mix in 1/4 cup of melted butter with the corn flakes.

Spread the corn flakes mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Bake the casserole uncovered for 1 hour.

Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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