Sky-High Brunch Bake

photo by:kraft

All we ask of brunch is that it knock our socks off. And this make-ahead puff pastry bake filled with bacon, cheesy eggs and spinach does just that.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 15 min

servings

total:

12 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (17.3 oz.) frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed

eggs, beaten

cup POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese

Dash hot pepper sauce

pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, chopped

1-1/2

cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

cup chopped red peppers

Enjoy serving MAXWELL HOUSE coffee with this delicious recipe.

Make It

HEAT oven to 400°F.

UNFOLD pastry sheets. Roll out 1 sheet to 11-inch square; set aside. Roll out remaining sheet to 12-inch square; use to line bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray.

RESERVE 1 Tbsp. eggs. Mix remaining eggs with ricotta, pepper sauce and spinach. Layer half each of the bacon, cheddar, ricotta mixture and peppers in crust. Repeat layers.

COVER with remaining pastry sheet; fold under edges of pastry, then tuck inside pan. Brush pastry with reserved egg. Cut slits in top crust.

BAKE 45 to 55 min. or until golden brown. Cool 10 min. Run small knife around edge of pan to loosen crust before removing rim.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Your family will know it is the festive season when this special morning dish is served. Remember to balance your food choices throughout the day so you can enjoy a serving of this indulgent dish.

Make Ahead

Assemble and bake pie as directed. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. When ready to serve, bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 to 40 min. or until heated through.

Variation

If you don't have a springform pan, this recipe can be baked in a 13x9-inch baking dish instead. Roll out bottom and top pastry to fit dish. For ease in serving, line empty baking dish with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray. Prepare crust and fill with ingredients as directed. Bake at 350ºF for 35 to 40 min. or until golden brown. Let stand 10 min. Use foil handles to lift pie from dish before cutting to serve.

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alterlisa

posted:12/13/2005

Have made this recipe at least a dozen times. Leave out the ricotta cheese and substitute mozzarella cheese for a more pizza type filling. Much better! My family begs for this at least once a week. I also add onions and mushrooms.

joffet1

posted:12/12/2005

I'd like to try this recipe with broccoli in place of the spinach.

a cook

posted:12/9/2005

i dont like spinach, so i didnt try it, but everyone who ate it at the party loved it. i didnt have any left to take home for my husband.

jbrenny

posted:12/7/2005

A lot of spinach. I added Jimmy Dean Sausage.

Diane6556

posted:12/5/2005

simply, easy, good

a cook

posted:12/2/2005

I used half the amount of spinach and double the bacon portion. It was great!

a cook

posted:11/29/2005

I would change it just a little

a cook

posted:11/28/2005

It was very good and easier than I thought it would be to make. I used fresh spinach and cottage cheese instead of ricotta. I plan to make it for guests and assemble the night before. Thanks

a cook

posted:11/28/2005

I thought this recipe to be very easy. The substitutes even better-a 9x13 pan would spread the spinach a bit I think. I also threw in extra bacon and onions and mushrooms. I will make this again, soon. Friday brunches at the office. Make it at night and reheat it in the morning.... easy, easy, easy!!

a cook

posted:11/23/2005

Add more bacon, some chopped onion, salt & pepper. It's a little too "spinachy," needs some spice.