Spinach and Cheddar Whole Wheat Strata
4 tsp Dijon mustard
8 slices firm whole wheat sandwitch bread
2 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (1/2 cup)
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 c. low-fat 1% milk
4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Grease 8- by 8-inch glass baking dish. Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard on
one side of eash bread slice. Place four slices bread in baking dish
mustard side up. Top with half of cheese, all of spinach, then
remaining cheese. Place remaining bread slices in dish, mustard side
up.
In medium bowl with wire whisk or fork, beat milk and remaining
ingredients until blended. Slowly pour egg mixture over bread slices.
Prick bread with fork at one inch intervals and press slices down so
egg mixture can be absorbed more easily.
Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or
overnight to allow egg mixture to be absorbed thoroughly.
To bake: Preheat oven to dg350. Uncover baking dish and bake strata
55-60 min. until tests clean near center. Remove strata from oven and
let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 main dish servings--320 calories.
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