Bacon Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. canned mushroom stems and pieces
6 slices bread
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, beaten
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cook bacon until crisp.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Reserve 4 tablespoons of drippings.
Use 1 tablespoon to grease bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Cook onion and mushrooms in remaining drippings until tender.
Arrange bread in dish.
Top with mushroom mixture, cheese and crumbled bacon.
Mix eggs, milk and salt. Pour over bacon; refrigerate overnight.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
Serves 6.
Great breakfast when you have \"house guests.\"
Serve with Bloody Marys and fresh fruit.