ASPARAGUS, BACON AND CHEESE STRATA

Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Strata image

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Time 35m

Yield 1 Strata, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 154.3, Sodium 698.5, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 18.4