Swiss Rye Strata

This savory bread pudding is perfect as a satisfying, low-fat comfort food.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 3 hours 5 min
Makes: 2 servings

(10 ratings)

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1/4	teaspoon vegetable oil
2	tablespoons onion, chopped
4	slices caraway-dill cocktail rye bread, cubed (2 cups)
1/2	cup shredded fat-free Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
1/3	cup diced smoked chicken or turkey, if desired
1/2	cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 3 egg whites
3/4	cup low-fat milk
1/8	teaspoon pepper

Serve with...

Lemon Chiffon Dessert
Total Time: 7 hours 12 min

1.	Spray two 10-ounce oval or round individual casseroles with cooking spray. Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
2.	Mix onion, bread, cheese and chicken; spoon into casseroles. Beat remaining ingredients with hand beater until blended; pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
3.	Heat oven to 325°F. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Did You Know...

A strata is a casserole that’s made by layering bread cubes and cheese, then pouring an egg mixture over the layers.

Substitution

We’ve used rye bread, but you can use any bread you’d like—just add 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed and 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed to keep the rye flavor.

Health Twist

Skip cooking the fresh onions in oil and use 1 tablespoon instant dried onion instead. Use reduced-fat cheese, white chicken meat only, no-fat milk and no-fat egg substitute.

Variation

Cater to individual tastes by varying the bread, cheese and meat in this easy strata.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 20 ); Total Fat 2 g (Saturated Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 460 mg; Total Carbohydrate 27 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 22 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 16 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 50 %; Iron 12 % Exchanges: 2 Starch; 2 Very Lean Meat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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