Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Recipe from EatingWell

This healthy update of a traditionally rich ham-and-cheese breakfast strata is made lighter primarily by losing a few egg yolks and using nonfat milk. Gruyere cheese has a delicious, nutty aroma and flavor, which means that with the relatively small amount in this recipe you still get a big impact. To finish the makeover use nutritious, fiber-rich, whole-grain bread instead of white. The results: plenty of flavor, half the calories and one-third the fat of the original.


Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • large eggs
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  • large egg whites
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  • 1 cup
    nonfat milk
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  • 2 tablespoons
    Dijon mustard
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  • 1 teaspoon
    minced fresh rosemary
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    freshly ground pepper
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  • 5 cups
    chopped spinach, wilted (see Tip)
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  • 4 cups
    whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound, 4-6 slices)
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  • 1 cup
    diced ham steak, (5 ounces)
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped jarred roasted red peppers
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  • 3/4 cup
    shredded Gruyere, or Swiss cheese
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
2.
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.
3.
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.

Tips:
Tip: 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 recipe.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare casserole through Step 2; refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake as directed in Step 3.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 286, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 813 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, Potassium 509 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 70%, Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 30%. Exchanges: Starch 1,Vegetable 1,Medium-Fat Meat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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