BACON & ASPARAGUS STRATA

Bacon & Asparagus Strata image

This is the kind of strata you'd find at a popular B&B or brunch spot-a hearty bacon-and-egg casserole layered with bread, bacon and cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 slices whole wheat bread
1 pkg. (2.52 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Thick Cut Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup cut-up fresh asparagus spears (1/2-inch lengths)
1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
6 eggs
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Arrange bread slices in single layer on bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; top with bacon, vegetables and 1/2 cup cheddar.
Beat eggs in medium bowl. Stir in cottage cheese; pour over ingredients in pan.
Bake 25 min. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar; bake 5 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 235 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g