Pineapple & Ham Bread Souffle
A bread pudding-souffle hybrid, this dish gets its inspiration from a rich, pineapple souffle traditionally served as an accompaniment to baked ham. We turned it into a main dish, putting the ham straight into the souffle. Then, we improved the nutritional profile by omitting heavy cream and butter and choosing whole-wheat bread over white. For the best texture and flavor, look for soft whole-wheat sandwich bread without any added malt or molasses. Be sure to use canned, not fresh pineapple - fresh pineapple makes the souffle too wet.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6 servings, about 1 2/3 cups each
Ingredients
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1 pound soft whole-wheat sandwich bread , crusts removed
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6 large eggs , separated
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3/4 cup low-fat milk
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3 8-ounce cans crushed pineapple, very well drained
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1 1/2 cups finely diced ham steak
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 2 1/2-quart souffle or casserole dish with cooking spray.
2.
Process bread in a food processor in three batches, until coarse crumbs form (about 5 cups).
3.
Whisk 2 egg yolks (discard the remaining yolks or reserve for another use), milk, pineapple and ham in a large bowl. Stir in the breadcrumbs and butter.
4.
Beat 6 egg whites, sugar and salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the bread mixture in two batches. Transfer to the prepared dish.
5.
Bake the souffle until puffed, golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 160 degrees F, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Equipment: 2 1/2-quart souffle or casserole dish
Nutrition information
Calories 475, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 493 mg, Carbohydrate 59 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 24 g, Potassium 320 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 16%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 2.5, Fruit 1.5, Medium-Fat Meat 2, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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