Paula Deen'S Breakfast Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
6 English muffins, cut in half
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese
1 (6 ounce) package sliced Canadian bacon, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons chives, fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish
fresh tomato, slices and
fresh parsley

Preparation

Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender; set aside. Spread English muffins with cream cheese. Layer English muffins, Canadian bacon, tomatoes, red peppers, 2 cups cheese, and onion into prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, chives, salt and pepper. Pour over layers. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 cups cheese. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Garnish with fresh tomato slices and fresh parsley, if desired.