OVERNIGHT BUTTERNUT AND BACON STRATA WITH GORGONZOLA AND FRIED SAGE - Dish off the Block

Ingredients

• 12 ounces maple flavored bacon
• 1 loaf ciabatta bread, but into 1 ½-2” pieces (about 1 pound loaf)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1” pieces
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• ¼ cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 9 eggs
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon Dish off the Block Ciao Bella Italian Spice Blend
• Maple syrup