Caramelized Onion and Canadian Bacon Strata |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 580 Minutes |
Ready In: 600 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 teaspoon butter |
1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onions |
1 1/3 cups finely chopped red bell peppers |
3/4 cup chopped canadian bacon |
6 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 12 ounces) |
cooking spray |
2 cups 1% low-fat milk |
1 1/2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
4 large egg whites |
2 large eggs |
1 cup shredded swiss cheese (4 ounces) |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, and sauté 4 minutes.
3. Reduce heat; cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
4. Add bell pepper; cook for 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat; stir in bacon.
6. Arrange 3 cups bread in an 11x7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with half of onion mixture.
7. Repeat layer with remaining bread and onion mixture.
8. Combine milk and next 5 ingredients (milk through eggs) in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk.
9. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture, and top with the cheese.
10. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
11. Preheat oven to 375°F.
12. Let the casserole stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
13. Uncover and bake at 375°F for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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