Ingredients:
- 4 slices dense white OR whole grain bread
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme OR oregano leaves
- 6 slices Canadian-style bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
Directions:
- PLACE bread in single layer in greased 8-inch square baking dish.
- BEAT eggs, milk and thyme in medium bowl until blended; pour over bread. SPRINKLE with bacon.
- REFRIGERATE, covered, at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight.
- HEAT oven to 350°F.
- REMOVE strata from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats.
- BAKE, uncovered, in center of 350°F oven 30 minutes.
- SPRINKLE with cheese.
- BAKE until cheese is melted and strata is puffed, golden and firm in center, about 5 minutes longer.
