The secret to this extra crisp and pillowy breakfast strata? Two cans of large Southern homestyle biscuits. That’s right—instead of tearing up a loaf of bread, you’ll pop open a few cans of biscuits and pair them with bacon, kale, and lots of shredded cheese. A spicy egg custard holds it all together.
Not a morning person? You can assemble this strata the night before—which will allow the biscuits to soak up a bit of the egg mixture—and bake it off the next morning.
Spicy Bacon, Kale, and Cheese Biscuit Bake
Serves 8- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounces thick-cut bacon
- 12 large eggs
- 3 cups whole or 2 percent milk
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 6 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen chopped kale leaves
- 1 (16.3-ounce) cans large Southern homestyle biscuits, such as Pillsbury Grands
