Recipe Of The Day

Easy Brunch Strata
Serves 12 @ 4 pts each

16 slices white bread -- crusts removed
3 cups egg substitute
2 cups skim milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 pound turkey sausage -- cooked and crumbled
2 cups 50% reduced-fat Swiss cheese -- shredded
1/2 cup vegetables
such as broccoli florets, sliced green
onions and chopped red pepper -- optional
paprika -- optional

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.

2. Arrange bread overlapping in bottom of baking dish.

3. Combine eggs, milk, mustard and pepper. Pour half of egg mixture over bread; sprinkle with sausage, cheese and vegetables, if desired.

4. Add remaining egg mixture. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake 25 to 45 minutes or until set and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.

* Strata may be covered and refrigerated overnight before baking.

Serving size (1 square)