Canadian Bacon Strata

Posting this for ZWT 2006 (Canadian Region) this is delicious. Is it an omelet? Is it a bread pudding? Who cares?! It is cheesy with a wonderful ham flavor and such a good comfort food not to mention easy.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  English muffins, split, toasted and cut in half
• 1⁄2 lb  sliced Canadian bacon, about 10 slices, halved
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  finely shredded parmesan cheese
• 8  large eggs
• 3  cups milk or 3  cups half-and-half
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon  hot sauce

Directions

1. Butter a 2 quart shallow baking dish; set aside. In dish, alternately arrange muffin halves and Canadian Bacon; sprinkle with cheeses; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, 1/2 teaspoons salt,
3. pepper to taste and hot sauce until combined; pour over muffins and bacon.
4. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours to overnight for an especially custardy consistency (makes it great for ahead of time preparation).
5. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
6. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet; remove plastic wrap; bake until puffed and set in the center or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean; about 1 1/2 hours.
7. Tent loosely with foil if strata starts to brown too quickly; let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.