Vidalia Onion And Bell Pepper Strata

Ingredients

• 1 Vidalia onion, sliced (divided)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced vertically
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced vertically
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup whole-grain bread, cubed
• 10 ounces reduced-fat Italian blend cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Cooking spray

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the Vidalia onion vertically and reserve about 1/4 of it for the salsa.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell peppers for 5-8 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
3. 3 In a large bowl, beat eggs, egg whites, milk, and black pepper. Spray an 8- or 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
4. 4 Arrange bread cubes in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, then top with the sautéed vegetables.
5. 5 Pour the egg mixture over the layers. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes until set and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
6. 6 While the strata bakes, dice the reserved onion and tomatoes, then mix with minced garlic to make the fresh salsa.