WEIGHT WATCHERS ASPARAGUS, BACON AND CHEESE STRATA

Ingredients:

2 tsp. olive oil
4 slices of uncooked turkey bacon, diced
1/2 c uncooked onions, diced
2 c uncooked asparagus, cut into one inch pieces
cooking spray
6 slices reduced-calorie whole wheat bread
4 large eggs
5 large egg whites
3/4 c skim milk
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 c low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, about 4 oz.


Instructions:


Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add onions and asparagus; sauté until vegetables are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.

Preheat broiler

Off heat, coat same skillet with cooking spray. Arrange bread slices tightly in bottom of skillet.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, 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 one Tbsp. of parmesan cheese.

Place skillet over medium to med.-high heat. Cook, shaking pan frequently to promote even cooking, until almost cooked through to the top, about 4 or 5 minutes.

Place skillet under broiler to set eggs, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from broiler; top with bacon-vegetable mixture, cheddar cheese and remaining parmesan. Place skillet under broiler again until cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Slice into six pieces (1 piece per serving)
Weight Watchers 5 points plus