Bacon, Cheese, and Kale Strata Recipe

Ingredients (13)

• 8 ounces (226g) supermarket-style French or Italian bread, or a quality white sandwich loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 ounces (115g; about 1/2 cup) thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 4 ounces (115g; about 3 cups) curly kale, stemmed and roughly chopped
• Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup (240m) whole milk
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• Unsalted butter, softened, for greasing baking dish
• 4 ounces (115g; about 1 cup) shredded Gruyère cheese