Low Fat Mexican Strata Recipe

Ingredients

8 slices whole-grain bread (crusts

removed)

1 1/2 cups shredded lowfat Cheddar cheese

-- (6 ounces)

Method

1 can chopped green (4 ounces) chilies, well drained 1 jar sliced pimientos (2 ounces) well drained 1 1/3 cups skim milk 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 6 egg whites or 1 cup cholesterol-free egg product Spray square baking dish, 8 X 8 X 2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray.

Place 4 slices bread in dish.

Sprinkle with cheese, chilies and pimientos.

Top with remaining bread.

Beat remaining ingredients; pour over bread.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until set and top is golden brown.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

4 SERVINGS.

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