Benedict Strata

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Split muffins and cut into cubes. Alternate even layers of muffin cubes and ham in lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
2. In medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, mayonnaise, lemon peel and lemon juice until well blended. Pour evenly over muffin-ham mixture. Cover.
3. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
4. Uncover. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven until golden brown and knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes.
5. Garnish with chives and lemon slices, if desired.