Star Stratas

Name: Star Stratas
Yield: 8 portions
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy or whipping cream; 8 ounces thinly sliced bacon; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy or whipping cream; 12 ounces sweet Gorgonzola or Saga blue cheese, rind removed; 1 pound Camembert cheese, rind removed; 12 ounces sweet Gorgonzola or Saga blue cheese, rind removed; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Dash of Tabasco sauce; 8 slices good-quality white bread, crusts removed; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation info

8
portions

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

Stratas make superb substitutes for the trickier soufflé. These savory custards can be prepared ahead of time and baked at the last minute for a beautiful first course or light after-theater supper.

Ingredients

8 ounces thinly sliced bacon
1 cup heavy or whipping cream
1

Starter
Brunch
Spicy

Method

Cut the bacon into ½-inch pieces. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, sauté the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
Whisk together the cream, milk, eggs, salt, Tabasco, and pepper in a medium-size bowl. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350°F