Low Fat Ham and Cheese Strata
Start your day with a protein-packed and flavorful Low Fat Ham and Cheese Strata, a lightened-up twist on a classic comfort dish. This make-ahead breakfast casserole layers hearty whole-grain bread, tender cooked ham, and gooey reduced-fat cheddar cheese, all soaked in a creamy, savory egg mixture enriched with Dijon mustard and aromatic spices. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a guilt-free delight that boasts a perfectly fluffy texture and is low in fat without skimping on taste. Ready in just one hour and serving six, this dish is perfect for a weekend brunch or meal prep for busy mornings. With keywords like "low fat breakfast casserole" and "ham and cheese strata recipe," this easy-to-make dish appeals to health-conscious foodies looking for satisfying, wholesome meal ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices whole-grain bread
- 1 cup cooked ham
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 cups non-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cut the whole-grain bread slices into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the cooked ham and shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly on top of the bread cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, non-fat milk, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ham, and cheese in the dish, ensuring that all the bread cubes are soaked in the liquid.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid mixture.
Bake the strata in the preheated oven for 30 minutes while still covered with foil.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are fully set.
Remove the strata from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Low Fat Ham and Cheese Strata as a satisfying and protein-packed breakfast or brunch dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 957 mg | 319% | |
| Sodium | 6716 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.6 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 157.7 g | 315% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.7 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 1626 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2433 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
