Low Fat Easy Brunch Strata Recipe

Ingredients

16 slices white bread, crusts removed

3 cups egg substitute

2 cups skim milk

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 pound turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled

2 cups 50% reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded

1/2 cup vegetables, optional

-- such as broccoli florets, sliced green

-- onions and chopped red pepper

paprika, optional

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.

Arrange bread overlapping in bottom of baking dish.

Combine eggs, milk, mustard and pepper.

Pour half of egg mixture over bread; sprinkle with sausage, cheese and vegetables, if desired.

Add remaining egg mixture.

Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

Bake 25 to 45 minutes or until set and golden brown.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 12 servings.

Note: Strata may be covered and refrigerated overnight before baking.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: calories 210; fat 6g; protein 20g; carbohydrate 20g; cholesterol 24mg; sodium 474mg.

Cooks Comments and Tips