Overnight Butternut & Bacon Strata Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound maple-flavored bacon strips
• 1 loaf (16 ounces) ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 9 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• FRIED SAGE LEAVES:
• 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
• Maple syrup