Categories: Breakfast, Casserole, Turkey

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 choppedsmoked 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 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.

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