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 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
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.