Asparagus, Bacon And Cheese Strata

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 4 slices uncooked turkey bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup uncooked onion, diced
• 2 cups uncooked fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces or 2 cups frozen asparagus, thawed cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 spray cooking spray
• 6 slices reduced-calorie whole wheat bread
• 4 large eggs
• 5 large egg whites
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese, about 4 ounces

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. add bacon and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. add onion and asparagus; sauté until vegetables are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
• 2 preheat broiler.
• 3 off heat, coat same skillet with cooking spray. arrange break slices tightly in bottom of skillet.
• 4 in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, 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.
• 5 place skillet over medium to medium-high heat. cook, shaking pan frequently to promote even cooking, until almost cooked through on the top, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• 6 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.
• 7 notes:.
• 8 if you don't have an oven-proof skillet, cover the handle with aluminum foil before broiling.