Heart Healthy Cheese Strata Recipe

               
Spinach and cheddar cheese dress up this decadent casserole for a healthy breakfast or brunch recipe. Dijon mustard and a hint of nutmeg make this baked egg dish a 5-star selection.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and chopped
3 1/2 cups 1-inch thick whole wheat bread cubes
3 oz grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup 1% milk
4 large eggs
1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Directions
Step 1

Lightly coat a 6 x 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the salt, pepper and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in spinach. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

Spread one-third of bread cubes into prepared baking dish and top evenly with one-third of spinach mixture. Sprinkle with one-third of each cheese. Repeat layering twice (ending with cheeses).

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, mustard, and black pepper to taste and pour evenly over strata. Chill strata, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 5

Let strata stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake strata, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve immediately.

Time: 75 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 285
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Per serving:
calories:285
total fat:11g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:137mg
sodium:435mg
total carb:28g
fibers:1g
proteins:19g

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Heart Healthy Cheese Strata Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and chopped
3 1/2 cups 1-inch thick whole wheat bread cubes
3 oz grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup 1% milk
4 large eggs
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Directions
Step 1

Lightly coat a 6 x 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the salt, pepper and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in spinach. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

Spread one-third of bread cubes into prepared baking dish and top evenly with one-third of spinach mixture. Sprinkle with one-third of each cheese. Repeat layering twice (ending with cheeses).

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, mustard, and black pepper to taste and pour evenly over strata. Chill strata, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 5

Let strata stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake strata, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve immediately.

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