STRATA - BACON, CHEESE AND TOMATO

HEALTHIFIED BACON, CHEESE AND TOMATO STRATA

Prep Time 15 min

 

Total Time 3 hr 15 min

 

Servings 12

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 (just did normal mustard)

1 

teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2 

teaspoon salt

6 

slices bacon

Directions

• Step1Spray 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.
• Step2In 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.
• Step3Heat 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.
• Step4Crumble bacon. Sprinkle bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese over strata. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.