Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Strata

Submitted by Makin Bacon

"Adapted from WeightWatchers - a Strata is sort of like an omlette, and sort of like a quiche. It's cooked stovetop, and then broiled in the oven - so if you don't have an oven-proof skillet, cover the handle with aluminum foil before broiling! Weight Watchers Points per slice: 4"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 6 slices
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 slices cooked crisp turkey bacon
• 1⁄2 cup onion
• 1 cup cooked spinach
• cooking spray, 1 spray(s)
• 3 slices light whole wheat bread
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
• 1⁄2 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3⁄4 cup cabot light reduced-fat cheddar cheese

directions

1. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion sauté until vegetable are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and fold until wilted. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Off heat, coat same skillet with cooking spray. Arrange bread slices tightly in bottom of skillet.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, EggBeaters, 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 to the top, about 4 or 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.

Reviews

[Mustang Sally 54269]

This recipe was well received. Increased the bacon & added 1 more slice of bread. Decreased the salt & cheese. Added in some green peppers, banana peppers, tomatoes & zucchini. Turned out great & was very tasty.