Cheesy Vegetable Strata

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 3 hr 40 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bread
  • 1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, green beans, pearl onions and red peppers (or other combination), thawed and drained
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
  • 8 eggs or 2 cups fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
  • 4 cups fat-free (skim) milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps

  • 1
    Cut each bread slice diagonally into 4 triangles. Arrange half of the bread triangles in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Top with vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining bread.
  • 2
    Beat remaining ingredients with hand beater or wire whisk until well mixed; pour evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • 3
    Heat oven to 325°. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 45 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

  • This strata can be put together the evening before and then baked in the morning. It's a make-ahead dish that's ready to bake without any last-minute fuss.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
245
Total Fat
9g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
220mg
Sodium
600mg
Total Carbohydrate
22g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Vegetable;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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