Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Strata |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Stratas make an excellent breakfast or brunch, and they give you the perfect opportunity to use up leftover vegetables, lean meats and day-old bread. Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
4 slices uncooked turkey bacon, diced |
1/2 cup uncooked onion, diced |
2 cups uncooked fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces or 2 cups frozen asparagus, thawed cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 spray cooking spray |
6 slices reduced-calorie whole wheat bread |
4 large eggs |
5 large egg whites |
3/4 cup skim milk |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
1/2 teaspoon table salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided |
1 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese, about 4 ounces |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion and asparagus; sauté until vegetables are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Off heat, coat same skillet with cooking spray. Arrange break slices tightly in bottom of skillet.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over bread and allow milk mixture to soak in entirely (like when you make French toast). Sprinkle bread with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
5. Place skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook, shaking pan frequently to promote even cooking, until almost cooked through on the top, about 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Place skillet under broiler to set eggs, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from broiler; top with bacon-vegetable mixture, cheddar cheese and remaining tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Place skillet under broiler again until cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Slice into 6 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.
7. NOTES:.
8. If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, cover the handle with aluminum foil before broiling.
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