"CANADIAN BACON STRATA"

From Everyday Food

4 English muffins (regular or whole-wheat), split, toasted and cut into half-moons
1/2 pound Canadian bacon (about 10 slices), cut into half-moons
1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (4 ounces)
8 large eggs
3 cups milk
4 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce, such as Tabasco

Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.  Alternate muffin halves and Canadian bacon placing them upright, cut sides down in dish.  Sprinkle evenly with both cheeses.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper and the hot-pepper sauce until combined.  Pour into dish; cover tightly with plastic wrap.  Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet.  Bake until puffed and set in the center, about 1 1/2 hours.  (Tent loosely with aluminum foil if strata browns too quickly.)  Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.  YIELD: 6 servings