Bacon, Gruyère, and Ham Strata

This casserole is easy to prepare, especially if you purchase diced ham from your supermarket. Gruyère is a type of Swiss cheese. Its sweet nuttiness enhances this dish, though you can substitute Edam, Gouda, or even cheddar cheese.  This recipe serves 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fat-free milk Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A
• 1 cup chopped green onions Onions, green, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
• 1 cup egg substitute Egg substitute, liquid
• 1 Tbs Dijon mustard Mustard, Dijon
• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
• 12 oz sourdough French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups), toasted Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough)
• 3/4 cup diced ham Turkey ham, cured turkey thigh meat
• Cooking spray Cooking spray, vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese, (4 ounces)
• 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (drained) Pork, cured, bacon, raw

Method

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