Breakfast Strata

ingredients

• 8-10 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes*
• 8 oz. bacon
• 1 granny smith apple, cored, peeled, and finely chopped
• 3 Cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Apple Grille Sauce
• 1 Cup heavy cream
• 1 Cup milk
• 5 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 Tsp. salt
• 1/2 Tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 Tsp. thyme leaves

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
2. Sauté ½-inch pieces of bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels.
3. Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the granny smith apple, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Repeat layers.
4. Drizzle the Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Smoked Apple Grille Sauce over the bread cubes.
5. Whisk together the Cream, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and thyme.
6. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes. Press down with a spatula.
7. Cover with plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes, or over night, in the refrigerator.
8. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden brown and cooked through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.