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Ham, Cheese and Spinach Strata
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Cook Time : 40min
Course : Breakfast, Brunch, Entree, Lunch
Special : Low Fat
Type of Prep : Assemble, Bake
Occasion : Easter, Spring
 
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Low Fat Ham and Cheese Strata

From Fiona Haynes,
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Make this low fat ham, cheese and spinach strata for a casual weekend brunch. It's a perfect low fat brunch option at Easter, a time when you might want to enjoy an egg-based dish. Using reduced fat cheese plus a mix of whole eggs and egg whites helps reduce the amount of fat and cholesterol. Use one cup of egg substitute instead of the egg combination if you prefer. This strata can be assembled the night before. Simply cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 10 ounces day-old Italian or French bread, cut into cubes
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 4 slices lean cooked ham. chopped
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Coat an 11 X 7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites together. Add milk, half the cheese, mustard, spinach and ham. Stir well. Add bread cubes and toss well. Pour egg and bread mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.

Serves 8.

Per Serving: Calories 203, Calories from Fat 51, Total Fat 5.7g (sat 2.6g), Cholesterol 67mg, Sodium 564mg, Carbohydrate 23.8g, Fiber 2.2g, Protein 14.3g

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