Name: Tasty Almond Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Ingredients: 10 slices day old wheat bread; 1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 2/3 cup skim milk; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 6-7 eggs, or equivalent egg substitute; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter substitute, melted; 1/2 cup almonds, slivered

Tasty Almond Strata

Create a delicious breakfast in no time. You can make this dish with items you likely already have lying around your pantry and fridge. The toasted almonds add a great flavor that makes this dish great for a quick breakfast or for a fancy brunch.

Notes

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Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time1 hr

Ingredients

10 slices day old wheat bread
1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 2/3 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
6-7 eggs, or equivalent egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter substitute, melted
1/2 cup almonds, slivered

Instructions

De-crust and cube bread. Alternate layers of cheese and bread in 2 qt. baking dish. Beat next 5 ingredients and pour over bread.
Pour melted butter substitute over top. Chill overnight. Before baking, sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350 degrees F about 1 hour, making sure eggs are set.