Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup non-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, minced fresh
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
• 5 cups spinach, chopped, wilted; see Tip
• 4 cups whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes; about 1/2 pound, 4-6 slices
• 1 cup ham steak, diced; 5 ounces
• 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
• 3/4 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from webmd.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.

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.

Tips

To Make Ahead: Prepare casserole through

Refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake as directed

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.