Ingredients
| Dense white OR whole grain bread |
4 slices
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| Eggs |
4
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| Milk |
1/2 cup
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| Dried thyme OR oregano leaves |
1/2 tsp
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| Canadian-style bacon, chopped |
6 slices
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| Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 oz.) |
1/2 cup
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Directions
- HEAT oven to 350°F. MIX oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
- BEAT brown sugar, almond butter and butter in mixer bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. ADD eggs; BEAT until blended. Gradually ADD oat mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. STIR in almonds and apricots. SPREAD in greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- BAKE in 350°F oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. COOL completely in pan on wire rack. CUT into 24 bars, about 3 x 1 1/2 inches each.
Insider Tips
- This easy and yummy make-ahead egg dish is perfect for brunch, dinner, and family get-togethers.
- Like its cousins, the quiche and bread pudding, the strata has endless variations. It can be made with almost any firm bread, enhanced with vegetables, meat and cheese, and flavored any way you like.
- Excellent Source: Protein, Vitamin D, Calcium and Choline
- As with French toast and bread pudding, the strata is a good use for bread that has become a bit dry.
- Substitute: 6 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled, can be substituted for the Canadian-style bacon.
- Good Source: Folate and Iron
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 1/4 of recipe
| Calories |
278
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| Total fat |
14 g
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| Saturated fat |
6 g
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| Polyunsaturated fat |
2 g
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| Monounsaturated fat |
5 g
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| Cholesterol |
225 mg
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| Sodium |
946 mg
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| Carbohydrates |
15 g
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| Fiber |
1 g
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| Protein |
22 g
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| Vitamin A |
474.2 IU
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| Vitamin D |
106.8 IU
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| Folate |
57.4 mcg
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| Calcium |
210.1 mg
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| Iron |
2.4 mg
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| Choline |
165.9 mg
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