LOW CALORIE BREAKFAST BACON OR HAM/CHEESE STRATA

Low Calorie Breakfast Bacon or Ham/Cheese Strata image

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
4 gluten free english muffins, split, toasted and cubed
8 conadian bacon slices or cooked ham slices cut into 1 inch pieces
I c about 4 ounces of shredded reduced fat sharp cheedar cheese
4 large eggs or 2 small carton of egg substitute equals 2 eggs each.(equals 1/2 cup each)
8 large egg whites or 4 small carton of egg white substitute equals 2 egg whites each. (equals 1/2 cup each)
3 c 1% low fat milk
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce such as tabasco (optional)

Steps:

1. Combine muffin cubes and canadian bacon in a 13 X 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray;and sprinkle with cheese.
2. Beat eggs and egg whites with a mixer at medium speed until blended.
3. Add milk and next 5 ingredients and beat at low speed until blended.
4. Pour egg mixture over muffin mixture;cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. Preheat your oven to 350
6. Remove cassarole from refrigerafor and let stand while oven preheats.
7. Uncover casserole and place in oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until browned.
8. Remove from oven and let set for 15 minutes before serving.
9. Server with your favorite breakfast juice and fruit.