Kentucky Hot Brown Strata |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 100 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Inspired by Louisville’s famous sandwich, the Hot Brown. Ingredients:
1 (1 -1 1/4 lb) country bread (1 loaf) or 1 (1 -1 1/4 lb) sourdough bread, crusts removed if thick (1 loaf) |
6 ounces chopped smoked turkey or 6 ounces roast turkey |
6 ounces bacon, finely chopped and cooked crisp |
1 large tomato, chopped |
3/4 lb cheddar cheese, grated (medium or sharp) |
5 large eggs |
2 cups milk or 2 cups half-and-half |
1/2 teaspoon dried sage (optional) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
Directions:
1. Oil or butter a deep 9- or 10-inch baking dish.
2. Slice the bread about 1/2-inch thick; arrange 3 equal alternating layers of the bread, turkey, bacon, tomato, and cheese in the baking dish.
3. Cut or tear the bread slices if needed to make snug layers.
4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, sage, salt, and cayenne.
5. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture.
6. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight.
7. Remove the strata from the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before you plan to bake it.
8. Preheat oven to 350°; bake the strata for 50-55 minutes until puffed, golden brown, and lightly set in the center; serve hot.
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