SPINACH, BACON AND CHEESE STRATA

Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Strata image

Provided by Makin Bacon

Time 15m

Yield 6 slices, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2 teaspoons olive oil
4 slices cooked crisp turkey bacon
1/2 cup onion
1 cup cooked spinach
cooking spray, 1 spray(s)
3 slices light whole wheat bread
3 large eggs
1 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup cabot light reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion sauté until vegetable are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and fold until wilted. 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, EggBeaters, 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.