LIGHT AND FLUFFY SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA

Spray a 13-by-9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk 6 large eggs and 1½ cups nonfat or low-fat milk. Whisk in

1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1 tsp herbes de Provence or dried thyme, ½ tsp garlic powder and ¼ tsp salt. Stir in 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 4 cups cubed ciabatta bread (or any day-old bread, about 6 oz); and, if desired, 3 slices cooked, diced turkey or pork bacon until bread is completely moistened. Pour into prepared baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.

Arrange rack in center of oven; preheat oven to 350°F. Remove strata from refrigerator.

Bake, uncovered, 45–50 minutes or until browned on the edges and cooked through in center. Serves 8.

Go to Parade.com/mom for 42 Mother’s Day dessert recipes.