Benedict Strata

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ingredients
  • 1 package (12 oz.) English muffins
  • 6 slices (4 oz.) Canadian bacon, chopped
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups skim or low-fat (1%) milk
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Chives, optional
  • Halved lemon slices, optional
directions

Split muffins and cut into cubes. Alternate even layers of muffin cubes and ham in lightly greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. In medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, mayonnaise, peel and juice until well blended. Pour evenly over muffin-ham mixture. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Uncover. Bake in preheated 350°F oven until golden brown and knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Garnish with chives and lemon slices, if desired.