Meals Matter

Bacon, cheese, and Tomato Strata

Contributed By: bhammons
Betty Crocker Win at Weight Loss Cookbook

Ingredients

7 c. Lightly packed 1-inch cubes French bread (8 oz)

2 c. Shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

2 c. Chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (6 medium)

6 eggs or 1 1/2 c Fat-free milk

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp Dried basil leaves

1/2 tsp Salt

6 slices Bacon

Preparation

1. Spray 13x9 (3 qt) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread in baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 c. of the cheese; mix lightly with bread. Sprinkle with tomatoes.

2. In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, mistard, basil and salt with fork or wire shisk; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer that 24 hours.

3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake uncovered 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towel.

4. Crumble bacon. Sprinkle bacon and remaining 1/2 c. cheese over strata. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: More than 10
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 160
Total Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 2.5
Carbohydrates: 13
Protein: 12
Sodium: 510
Fiber: 0