Healthified Bacon, Cheese and Tomato Strata

Bacon and cheese are foods that add a lot of flavor, but sometimes you don't need much. Try sharp reduced-fat Cheddar for even more of a flavor-boost.

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The Quick Take: Healthified

Calories Reduced By 50
Fat Reduced By 5g
Saturated Fat Reduced By 3 1/2g

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 60),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 7g; 7%
(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, 2 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 115mg; 115%;
Sodium: 510mg; 510%;
Total Carbohydrate: 13g; 13%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 12g; 12%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%;
Vitamin C: 6%;
Calcium: 20%;
Iron: 6%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 3 hr 15 min
Servings 12

Ingredients

7: cups lightly packed 1-inch cubes French bread (8 oz)

2: cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

2: cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (6 medium)

6: eggs or 1 1/2 cups fat-free egg product

1 1/2: cups fat-free (skim) milk

1: teaspoon Dijon mustard

1: teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2: teaspoon salt

6: slices bacon

Directions

1 Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread in baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese; mix lightly with bread. Sprinkle with tomatoes.
2 In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard, basil and salt with fork or wire whisk; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
3 Heat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towel.
4 Crumble bacon. Sprinkle bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese over strata. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Before	After
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)	2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
6 eggs	6 eggs or 1 1/2 cups fat-free egg product
1 1/2 cups milk	1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk

Nutritional Highlights

Calories		210 (before) 160 (after)
Fat		1/2 (before) 1/2 (after)
Saturated Fat		6 g (before) 2 1/2 g (after)
Total Fat		12 g (before) 7 g (after)

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 04/14/2011. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.