Over Easy Cheesy Blt Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Microwave spinach in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or just until wilted; drain well.
• Meanwhile, whisk eggs, milk, mayo and pepper in large bowl until blended. Stir in bacon and tomatoes.
• Place 6 toast slices in single layer in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Pour half the egg mixture over toast slices in dish; top with half each of the spinach and cheese. Repeat all layers; cover.
• Bake 40 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and edges of strata are golden brown, uncovering after 30 min.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing once, until dry to the touch and slightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until fat starts to render and bacon browns, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a small bowl, reserving 3 Tbsp. fat.
• Whisk eggs, stock, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp. bacon fat in a large bowl. Add bread and gently toss to combine. Add bacon and tomatoes and stir to combine. Let sit until bread has absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Add lettuce to bread mixture and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a 13x9" baking dish and bake until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Brush surface with remaining 1 Tbsp. bacon fat, turn broiler on, and continue baking until tops of bread are glistening and well toasted, 3-5 minutes more. Garnish with chives, if using, and serve immediately.
• Do Ahead
• Bread can be dried out 3 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Bacon can be cooked 3 days ahead; cover and chill.