Healthified Bacon, Cheese and Tomato Strata
Healthified Bacon, Cheese and Tomato Strata
Provided by: live better america
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Bacon and cheese are two foods that give you just as much flavor by using half the amount called for in some brunch recipes. For even more of a flavor boost, try sharp reduced-fat Cheddar.
Ingredients
- 7 cups lightly packed 1-inch cubes French bread (8 oz)
- 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (6 medium)
- 6 eggs or 1 1/2 cups fat-free egg product
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 slices bacon
Directions
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread in baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese; mix lightly with bread. Sprinkle with tomatoes.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard, basil and salt with fork or wire whisk; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towel.
- Crumble bacon. Sprinkle bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese over strata. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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