Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Strata

Name: Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Strata
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 4 slice bacon, uncooked; 1/2 c onions, vidalia, peeled; 2 c asparagus, fresh; cooking spray; 6 slice bread, whole wheat; 4 large eggs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, fat-free; 1 c low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

By Dave Smith
@DaveSSmith1

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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2 tsp

olive oil
4 slice

bacon, uncooked
1/2 c

onions, vidalia, peeled
2 c

asparagus, fresh
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cooking spray
6 slice

bread, whole wheat
4 large

eggs
1/2 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

pepper
2 Tbsp

parmesan cheese, fat-free
1 c

low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Strata

Step-by-Step

Heat oil in a large ovenproof Cast Iron skillet over medium heat.
Add bacon and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion and asparagus; sauté until vegetable 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 bread 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 to the top, about 4 or 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.

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