Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Strata

Name: Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 Strata, 6 serving(s)
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

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"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."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 1 Strata
Serves:: 6

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

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.
Preheat broiler.
Off heat, coat same skillet with cooking spray. Arrange break slices tightly in bottom of skillet.
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.
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.
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.
NOTES:
If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, cover the handle with aluminum foil before broiling.