Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
| Prep Time | 30 minutes |
| Cook Time | 1 3/4 hours |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs preferably Eggland Best eggs
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon rosemary minced fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
- 5 cups spinach chopped, wilted
- 4 cups whole-grain bread crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes; about 1/2 pound, 4-6 slices
- 2 cups ham steak diced; 10 ounces or any lean ham, or Canadian bacon
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers chopped
- 3/4 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese shredded --- preferably low fat
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
- To wilt spinach, rinse thoroughly with cool water. Transfer to a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and punch several holes in it. Microwave on High until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture before adding the spinach to the
- Whisk eggs, egg whites and milk in a medium bowl. Add mustard, rosemary and pepper; whisk to combine. Toss spinach, bread, ham and roasted red peppers in a large bowl. Add the egg mixture and toss well to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and push down to compact. Cover with foil.
- Bake until the custard has set, 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the pudding is puffed and golden on top, 15 to 20 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- To make ahead: Prepare casserole through Step 2; refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake as directed in Step 3.
Recipe Notes
400 Calorie Meal
One serving of casserole with Yoplait Simply Greek Yogurt --- strawberry or your favorite flavor.
500 Calorie Meal
One serving of casserole with Yoplait Simply Greek Yogurt --- strawberry or your favorite flavor, 1 cup of fresh strawberries (or any fruit from the 50 calorie list), and 10 almonds or 5 walnut halves. If desired, combine yogurt, fruit and nuts.
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