Overnight Strata Recipe

Name: Overnight Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons corn oil margarine; 1 cup sliced white mushroom; 1 large onion, diced (2 cups); 16 slices white bread, crust removed; 1/2 lb lean bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled; 3/4 cup diced celery; 2 anaheim chilies, seeds removed and diced; 1/2 lb reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed, crushed; 1 large tomatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup liquid egg substitute; 2 large eggs, slightly beaten; 3 cups low-fat milk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons corn oil margarine
1 cup sliced white mushroom
1 large onion, diced (2 cups)
16 slices white bread, crust removed
1/2 lb lean bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
3/4 cup diced celery
2 anaheim chilies, seeds removed and diced
1/2 lb reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed, crushed
1 large tomatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup liquid egg substitute
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
3 cups low-fat milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1
Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring, until just slightly tender, 2 minutes.
3
Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non stick vegetable spray.
4
Place 8 of the bread slices in the prepared dish.
5
Layer half of the mushrooms and the onions, bacon, celery, and chilies on top of the bread and finish with half of the cheese.
6
Sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper, and dill.
7
Repeat the bread layer and the remaining half of the ingredients as above but add the tomato slices before the cheese.
8
Thoroughly mix the egg substitute, eggs, milk and mustard and pour into the dish.
9
Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
10
Before baking, allow the strata to stand at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
11
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
12
Bake the strata, uncovered, until bubbly and lightly browned, 45 minutes.
13
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

844

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons corn oil margarine, 1 cup sliced white mushroom, 1 large onion, diced (2 cups), 16 slices white bread, crust removed, and more.

Yes, Overnight Strata falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Overnight Strata

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Variations & substitutions

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