Light Vegetable Cheese Strata

Ingredients

• 4  egg whites lightly beaten
• 2  eggs beaten
• 6 cups bread french cubed
• 1 cup mushrooms fresh sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 cup bell pepper diced green
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat
• 1 teaspoon butter reduced-calorie
• 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 2 tablespoons shallots minced
• 2.5 cups skim milk 
• 1 cup zucchini diced

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
2. Add margarine, and place over medium-high heat until margarine melts.
3. Add shallots and garlic; saute until tender.
4. Add mushrooms; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
5. Add zucchini and green pepper; saute 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
6. Remove from heat, and set aside.
7. Combine milk, eggs, egg whites, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in vegetable mixture, bread cubes, and cheeses.
8. Pour mixture into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
9. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 50 to 60 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. Let stand 5 minutes.
11. Cut into rectangles, and serve immediately.