Kentucky Hot Brown Strata

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Inspired by Louisville’s famous sandwich, the Hot Brown."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (1 -1 1/4 lb) country bread (1 loaf) or (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 tomatoes, 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 ½-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.

Reviews

[Crystal W]

My family and I thought it was alright. Not as much as flavor as we would have liked.

 

[Krista Smith]

This recipe was just excellent! I had trouble finding sourdough bread around for some reason but I found a small baguette and halved the recipe to compensate. I made this as my Christmas morning breakfast and hubby and I just adore it! It is easy to make, tastes delicious, refrigerates and reheats very well! Thanks for a great recipe!